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// So yes, you're lying,
because you're not an expert, but no, you're not defrauding the
employer because you'll meet the expectations.//
The first part of your statement defines the ethics of your position -
if you're lying you are lying and that is unethical. I would hope that most
technical writers realize that being honest has on quality in common with
being dead or pregnant - you either are or your not.
Regards
Paul
paul -dot- cheverie -at- canada -dot- cdev -dot- com
or
cheverip -at- cia -dot- com
