I came across this interesting discussion on SlashDot today. How are you being treated in your work? I find that sometimes, not frequently, thank goodness, I am seen more as a necessary evil than a tech guru, but this usually happens in office environments and not with my private clients.

As with most SlashDot discussion, you need to scroll down in the conversation to get to the more thoughtful responses, but there are some good insights here.

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How Much Respect Do You Get? droidlev asks: "In our continually fluctuating economy I have seen a drastic change in the level of respect that I receive. As a technician I've grown accustomed to a heightened level of respect when I walk into a client's office. Not to say that I have a God complex, however, it feels good to walk into a room and be appreciated. I'm passionate for the computer work that I do; I'm 'GEEK' for it. People know that I'm there to help and solve their problems. There is good amount of value in this extra level of appreciation and respect. This is especially true when you are developing business relationships (and of course it never hurts to be liked). In recent times, however, I've been cast in a different light; actually more like a darkened shadow. I am now seen as a necessary evil instead of the 'all powerful technician.' So I ask what your experiences have been, either as a computer technician or another professional? Have you seen a change in the level of respect that you receive?"

(Via Slashdot.)

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