RE: Finding content in your job title

["Olsen, Jason" <jolsen () devry com>]

> From: Steve Bertrand [mailto:steve () ibctech ca]
> Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 10:15 PM
> Subject: Finding content in your job title
>
> For instance, I like to present myself as a 'network engineer'. I have
> never taken formal education, don't hold any certifications (well,
> since 2001), and can't necessarily prove my worth.
>
> How does the ops community feel about using this designation? Is it
> intrusive or offensive to those who hold real engineering degrees? I'm
>
> Instead of acting like I'm trying to sell myself out, I'll leave out
> what I actually do and ask those who sig themselves with 'network
> engineer' what they do day-to-day to acquire that title, and if they
> feel comfortable with having it.

I have "Senior Network Engineer" as my title.  I have an undergraduate
degree in networked communications and management.  When working some
days or on some projects, like when I'm laying out a whole new
datacenter for $EMPLOYER, I feel that I'm filling the role admirably.
Other days, when I'm simply pushing paper or "stamping license plates"
(small, repetitive tasks of little import) I don't feel that I really
deserve the title.

But then, if I had my druthers, I'd put "Chief Bit-mover" on my business
card (the CIO's secretary put the kabash on when I tried it, citing
something about executives not much liking it when non-officers put
"Chief" anything on their cards... ;) )

-JFO