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In article <1inha7INN3ck@swrinde.nde.swri.edu] kent@swrinde.nde.swri.edu (Kent D. Polk) writes:
]In article <C0LMqz.rAB@austin.ibm.com> bade@athena2.austin.ibm.com () writes:
]>
]>	Steve
]>     A good programmer as a function of what he does manages himself,
]>     a good programming manager takes care of the paperwork and stays
]>     out of the way.

Is THAT why my guys keep telling me to go away and shuffle some papers?

]Boy, do you have a screwed up view of reality. I can see why we call you
]'Brakes'. What, you want perfection? :^)
]
]Don't you know that the real purpose and function of any manager is to 'test
]the mettle' of his subordinates by placing as many obstacles in their way in
]an effort to determine who he can count on 'when the arrows start flying' -
]read "when I need someone to save my neck and be the scapegoat when this is
]all over"?

Naah.  The REAL purpose of a manager is to keep shuffling priorities so that
the ICs don't get bored.  And THAT's what I do best!


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