Am 07. Mar, 2001 schwäzte
keith@christianexchange.org so:
> I once had an attitude, I hope it never returns! I ruined numerous
> relationships and I lost out on many opportunities.
Agreed, but Dave wasn't necessarily exhibiting an attitude ( you didn't
say he did either, others did :).
> I find those who go with the flow get much further. I worked at a
If I just went with the flow I'd've certainly never gotten into *NIX, much
less stayed with it :).
> It is my experience that getting along and bending a little will get
> you along way. Take it from me. I learned the hard way.
Everything is a compromise.
> I did a test a number of years ago. I had grown my hear very long and
> dressed very casual. One weekend I got a haircut and bought some
> conservative clothing. Monday I arrived at work with a tie and a
> conservative haircut. I was actually treated differently. People
> treated me with more respect. Interesting hu? I had another
> programmer tell me he had had the same experience several years prior.
It will take a long time to correct these incorrect societal prejudices.
In the meantime I'm gonna keep working to fix it :). BTW, those who have a
problem with the way I look and dress are the ones with the attitude. For
the most part I'm indifferent to the whole fashion thing.
ciao,
der.hans
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