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Meg asks: My official job title is aerospace
engineer, even though I mostly write these days. Is it ethical
and appropriate to put "technical writer" on my business cards,
even if that isn't my official job title?
I have never been concerned with official job titles. Years ago, business
cards appeared on my desk with my name, company info, etc. but no title. I
have found that not including a title on my card has been helpful (and more
cost effective) since I have held 6 different positions with the same
company over several years. I don't have to replace the cards whenever the
title changes. In fact, I am not really sure what my official title is at
this particular moment. My concern is that I have a job that I enjoy (most
of the time), that pays a very nice salary, and provides some good perks.
Kathy Mizell
972-770-1114
972-770-1101 (fax)
kathymizell -at- mfpoer -dot- com
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