Re: FN-FORUM: Mentoring (was: Programmers)

date posted 15th May 2007 16:19

On Tuesday 15 May 2007 7:47 am, Peter Agambar wrote:

> I often read posts asking how to do this or that, and in the past have
> thought to myself that it has taken me 20 years to build up these skill=
,
> spent loads of money on training courses and the right degree why shoul=
d I
> give this knowledge away for free. If the work is too complex for some=
one
> who has taken on a project, then perhaps they should either employ some=
one
> who can do the work, or not take on the project at all.

Most people realise when they are out of their depth, and will call on=20
professional help - frequently from the person who has been the most
helpful up to that point.

> But that was all in the past, I've now taken to reading the posts and i=
f I
> feel someone requires help I try and do this off list, with the origina=
l
> poster free to either accept the advice or disregard it.

On list, please, unless there's a particular reason not to share it with
everyone else.

> Without any quick way of distinguishing posts of seasoned professionals
> looking for a quick answer, or a newbee needing direction the level of =
help
> will always be a bit hit and miss.

The question itself usually gives it away, I find.

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