grossman <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Calling other people's posts "trivial", making snide comments, or
> using someone's post to grind your own axe, certainly don't
> contribute to the main goal of this list (i.e. facilitating open
> and honest information among students and professionals).
I guess I owe Gary Grossman an explanation and a public apology
because my posting was the only one I have seen that used the word
"trivial." My statement was _not_ intended to be a snide comment,
and I am very truly sorry if it appeared that way to others.
The point I apparently failed to make is that although it is
certainly true that some very few top performers will find gainfull
employment even when there is a vast oversupply of similarly trained
people, that statement is of little comfort to the many who
struggle to fulfill their career ambitions.
We have had an oversupply of graduates for a long time, and that
affects peoples lives. Gary Grossman provided some valuable tips
for those who decide to take the risk. I tried to augment his list
with a few others. Students, there are things you can do to make
yourselves valuable to potential employers, and if you have settled
in on your decision to pursue a career in fishery science/ecology,
then do your best to maximize your value. However, I also urge
students to carefully consider other career options.
I hope this candid discussion continues because it is important
to both students and to our profession.
-Steve
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