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Subject:Re: Writing samples and portfolios From:AnnMacknz <AnnMacknz -at- AOL -dot- COM> Date:Mon, 26 Jan 1998 09:56:59 EST
In a message dated 98-01-25 13:34:21 EST, you write:
<< Any other grey (gray) beards care to
comment? >>
Well, no beard at all, but yes, clients seem to hire our personalities and
self-confidence and the assurance of experience inherent in our answers,
rather than rely on samples and portfolios.
My $ .02 (x 3% inflation x 18 years) = $ .0308
Ann
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Ann Mackenzie: AnnMacknz -at- aol -dot- com
TekDoc - Technical Documentation, Inc. in Milwaukee, WI, USA
specializing in software & engineering writing and policies & procedures
