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Subject:Re: Need advice - being criticized for helping From:Matt Ion <soundy -at- SOUNDY -dot- ORG> Date:Wed, 5 May 1999 22:12:17 -0700
On Wed, 5 May 1999 23:31:54 EDT, Anne Halsey wrote:
>My colleague's position is that I'm giving unfair advantage
>to "lazy" job seekers who don't pound the pavement and
>explore their own avenues. My position is that I'll provide
>what I know to anyone who asks ... the truly qualified will
>have the edge.
>
>Comments? Criticisms?
Sounds reasonable - it's still up to the individual to land the position.
As for your collegue - the phrase "none of your business" comes to mind.
Your friend and mine,
Matt
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