Re: Technical Writing - What's the catch?

[Bill Swallow <techcommdood -at- gmail -dot- com>]

> Well, then why do such organizations hire Technical Writers at the
> first place, if they are so hell-bent on giving documentation a third
> world treatment? Do they only want to stack them to the burgeoning
> number of employee cards? Hope the answer is NO, well, I still have my
> doubts!

Why do you, the tech writer, allow it to happen and persist? Or,
rather, what are you doing to counteract it?

> Believe me, most organizations dread
> radical changes, even if it the tangible benefits surmounts the
> age-old lame practices.

Change usually requires proof of concept and proof of return on
investment. No one will OK a blind change.

> Technical Writing does not dwell on sermons and I hope we continue in
> our efforts to get this profession the recognition that it deserves.

Um, *I* get the recognition, both in my company and in the field. I
guess I need to turn it back on you to find out what you're doing for
yourself.

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