Mine too! I won't be debating it any further. In fact, this same discussion can be found in the archives from the last time it was spawned.
I'm just addicted to logic I guess.
Hanky, logic has no place here on the interwebs.
Professional Question
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Hanky, logic has no place here on the interwebs.
I've always wondered...
Was E=mc2 misinterpreted...?
Should we assume that m should be multiplied by c squared? If you put c before m, and squared m, would you get 42...?
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I've always wondered...
Was E=mc2 misinterpreted...?
Should we assume that m should be multiplied by c squared? If you put c before m, and squared m, would you get 42...?
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Actually it's E=MC². You used the wrong '2'. Totally different calculation.
Actually it's E=MC². You used the wrong '2'. Totally different calculation.
It didn't give me the option to do a little 2 on top. That's why I put it in parens...
I did that trial and error BTW, to come with 42 -- it was a fun exercise
I have a regular job doing quality control work for a large capital machine shop, We do lots of military and nuclear work. I take my regular job seriously.
My girl Gail and I also DJ and do wedding photography. One or the other, we cannot mix the two. Gail is a good shooter however not at my level.On photography, she's wonnder ful at getting people staged for the shots, making them feel at ease and comfortable in front of the camera.
On the DJ side she is priceless. She'll announce the wedding party and B&G into the room, and then I take over. On the backside, she handles planning, deals with the brides by email and phone. We wouldn't be doing as well as we are without her valued skills and abilities. Me...well ya'll know me. I like hi-tech toys and sound reinforcement, and my off-the-wall comedy strikes a good chord with most of our wedding clients. Gail and I are very lo-key and professional at our events. Those that know me outside of the DJ world who have been to our events tell me I'm a completely different person when I'm gigging. We don't mind VFW weddings, however we do lots at the more upscale venues in our area. Got to be cool and real to entice that high-dollar bride to sign the contract. When she does, we give it our all.
So, AFAIC, you can be full time or serious part timers like us as long as you act and do in a responsible and professional manner.
Best,
Paul
My girl Gail and I also DJ and do wedding photography. One or the other, we cannot mix the two. Gail is a good shooter however not at my level.On photography, she's wonnder ful at getting people staged for the shots, making them feel at ease and comfortable in front of the camera.
On the DJ side she is priceless. She'll announce the wedding party and B&G into the room, and then I take over. On the backside, she handles planning, deals with the brides by email and phone. We wouldn't be doing as well as we are without her valued skills and abilities. Me...well ya'll know me. I like hi-tech toys and sound reinforcement, and my off-the-wall comedy strikes a good chord with most of our wedding clients. Gail and I are very lo-key and professional at our events. Those that know me outside of the DJ world who have been to our events tell me I'm a completely different person when I'm gigging. We don't mind VFW weddings, however we do lots at the more upscale venues in our area. Got to be cool and real to entice that high-dollar bride to sign the contract. When she does, we give it our all.
So, AFAIC, you can be full time or serious part timers like us as long as you act and do in a responsible and professional manner.
Best,
Paul
When talking about being professional and a business, I have to ask ...........................................
Do you work for Gail and can she fire you?
Does Gail work for you and can you fire her?
If the answer is "No" then why use that as a example of a professional business example.
Do you work for Gail and can she fire you?
Does Gail work for you and can you fire her?
If the answer is "No" then why use that as a example of a professional business example.
We are a team Cesar. There are times like any couple where we argue and would like to "fire' each other, however we have a pact that nothing goes more than 24 hours when we argue. 17 years together and still very much in love. Life is good!
Best,
Paul
Cesar - Can you give an example of why a married couple who work together WOULDN'T be a professional business example?
Who is the Boss?
Who makes the final decission?
Can the person fire the other one or do they both have claim to the business?
Can a business have two equal owners?
Who makes the final decission?
Can the person fire the other one or do they both have claim to the business?
Can a business have two equal owners?
I believe the legal term is Partnership ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Partnership ), and they would be equals .. no boss. It works in most industries.
I think most true professional are less worried about titles and groups they do or don't belong to and concern themselves more with developing good long lasting relationships with clients and colleagues.
Most true professional are not easily offended as they realize not everything is about them.
the reality is titles alone dont mean a darn thing. You can be president of joe blow enterprises that does $100 in business per year, or an owner of a business that does some volume but loses money.
Or you can be a VP of a company that does 10 Billion in sales and high profitability or a president of a large company that is tanking.
Titles ALONE can be VERY MISLEADING
Again, if someone has to TELL you they are a professional, they probably aren't.
So Scott
Why is it when this title (Professional) is brought up and a definition is given to it, there is always a uproar. Could the opposite be said then those that are debating or complaining are not true professionals?
Why is it when this title (Professional) is brought up and a definition is given to it, there is always a uproar. Could the opposite be said then those that are debating or complaining are not true professionals?
Cesar, it's because the real definition does not require the things you are stipulating be there.
From Webster:
Definition of PROFESSIONAL
1 a : of, relating to, or characteristic of a profession b : engaged in one of the learned professions c (1) : characterized by or conforming to the technical or ethical standards of a profession (2) : exhibiting a courteous, conscientious, and generally businesslike manner in the workplace
2 a : participating for gain or livelihood in an activity or field of endeavor often engaged in by amateurs <a professional golfer> b : having a particular profession as a permanent career <a professional soldier> c : engaged in by persons receiving financial return <professional football>
3 : following a line of conduct as though it were a profession <a professional patriot>
I bolded the sections pertinent to DJs .. and they basically say if you do it as a business and make money, you're a professional. Nothing about length of time, number of anything.
Probably because it's a chat board, and people come here to chat.
I guess we're professional chatters...
This woman charged for what she was doing so she is a professional by your definition. I have a feeling that she will be a Professional Convict. http://www.khou.com/news/crime/Hous...icing-medicine-without-license-132596498.html
Come on, use some common sense, will ya! Sheesh!