Thad Martin

hi,

i think the hardest part would be getting a job and a client base. as a society
we really rely on those 'pieces of paper' to help us evaluate the quality of the
persons knowledge in the field in which we are hiring them.

-susan

Bonknit@... wrote:

> From: Bonknit@...
>
> In a message dated 11/22/99 10:43:29 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> zmama53@... writes:
>
> << Just thought I'd share. >>
>
> Now that is amazing. I'm surprised they let him. Can this still be done?
> Just curious, there is no danger of me passing any bar but the one around the
> corner.LOL
>
> Laura
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>>>i think the hardest part would be getting a job and a client base. as
a society we really rely on those 'pieces of paper' to help us evaluate
the quality of the persons knowledge in the field in which we are hiring
them.>>>>

The peice of paper only tells us the person has jumped through the hoops
and passed a test, not the quality of their knowledge. So, it tells us
something, but not much.

My Mom attended Nurses Training in the 50's. It really was an
apprenticeship - they worked in the hospital right from the beginning and
until graduation. Those who didn't like it dropped out the first year.
Now in most college programs, you don't do your practical experience
until junior or senior year. If you find you don't really like the work,
you've already got so much invested it's difficult to change paths.

Her training was free - she received a stipend in exchange for the work,
had to live in the dorm, and students weren't allowed to marry.

Mary Ellen
Snowflakes are on of nature's most fragile things,
but just look at what they can do
when they stick together.

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