Re: Poll: Expert user vs. Internals Expert

From: Roy Hann <specially_at_processed.almost.meat>
Date: Wed, 24 May 2006 09:49:47 +0100
Message-ID: <caGdnbTdCOClg-nZRVny2w_at_pipex.net>


"Cimode" <cimode_at_hotmail.com> wrote in message news:1148457926.446019.14950_at_j55g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...

> The fact that one or the other is important really depends on what you
> are seeking...If you believe that popularity is important to make you
> successfull in your job then "learn ORACLE in 21 days" type of
> approaches are sufficient to fulfill this objectif ....If you believe
> that knowledge is important to gain you self esteem and confidence you
> are doing data management by choice and not by circumstances then you
> must educate yourself first...

This is simply not right, though I sympathise slightly with your view.

As a practitioner myself, I take the trouble to learn about theory (and have spent almost 25 years reading about relational theory) because it gives me the skills and knowledge that--together with a *lot* of self-discipline--have generally helped me to avoid using seductive but misconceived product features that would get me into trouble in the long run. I don't do it, as you seem to suggest above, just for spiritual growth and self-esteem. The latter flirts with self-aggrandizement after all!

I should add that I've never been thanked for it. That's not good for the self-esteem. But I do generally get to go home at 5 o'clock!

Roy Received on Wed May 24 2006 - 10:49:47 CEST

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