RE: what separates a senior tech writer from a regular tech writer?

["Paul Kretschmer" <Paul -dot- Kretschmer -at- YARDI -dot- com>]

I get the impression that you don't think this is a good idea.  

I want a change in job title as a means to an end -- getting a raise.
(I'm currently underpaid relative to the industry standard.)

Yes, I will try to write the definition in a way that is favorable to
me, but I also want some "objective" criteria.  

Thanks for you feedback.  

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On Behalf Of Dan Goldstein
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 9:39 AM
To: techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com
Subject: RE: what separates a senior tech writer from a regular tech
writer?

Oh, so *you're* the one who wants to stratify the undifferentiated team
of professionals.

In that case, the definition of "senior" tech writer at your company
ought to be the attributes that distinguish you from the rest of your
team. Do you have a list of those?

Also, consider which of the following is most important to you:
	* Changing your job title
	* Changing your job responsibilities
	* Getting a raise
	* Keeping a good team together
	* Being more independent of your boss
	* Something else
Your answer to that question could affect the definition of "senior"
tech writer.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Paul Kretschmer
> Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 12:23 PM
> To: techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com
> Subject: RE: what separates a senior tech writer from a 
> regular tech writer?
> 
> Here's the situation:
> 
> I asked to be promoted to "senior" tech writer.  (At 
> other companies, I have held that title.)
> 
> My immediate boss said OK, you come up with the 
> definitions, we'll see if we can promote you. 
> 
> For me, the most important criteria is being able to 
> work independently -- to come up with solutions to 
> problems that face our dept. (in addition to 
> following our standard procedures for producing 
> documentation).  
> 
> Thanks to everyone who has responded so far! I'm 
> gathering material.   
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dan Goldstein
> Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 9:00 AM
> To: techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com
> Subject: RE: what separates a senior tech writer from a 
> regular tech writer?
> 
> Am I the only one here who heard alarm bells?
> 
> Currently, Paul's a member of an undifferentiated team 
> of (mostly) experienced professionals. Someone wants to 
> stratify them into a hierarchy, but that person doesn't 
> know the difference between a senior and a junior team 
> member.
> 
> First, tell us why someone wants to create the 
> hierarchy. What problem is this intended to solve, or 
> what new opportunity is it intended to create?
> 
> There are many different, correct ways to define senior 
> and junior tech writers within a company. Your answer 
> will help us determine which definitions might work 
> best for you.
> 

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