I couldn't agree more. Glenn Treacy (also real name) -----Original Message----- From: Barry Quinn [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: 13 June 2000 10:19 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: RE: Comment: job requirements I think this has to qualify as one of the most ridiculous and patronising emails I've ever seen on Allstat. Perhaps the author has intentionally hidden behind the informative email address [log in to unmask] because he/she wants to stir up some debate during a traditionally dead time. He/she doesn't seem to understand the realities of the real, academic or business worlds. Barry Quinn (own name) -----Original Message----- From: [log in to unmask] [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of [log in to unmask] Sent: 12 June 2000 16:04 To: [log in to unmask]; [log in to unmask] Cc: [log in to unmask]; [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Comment: job requirements Hi Colleagues, You may all be philosophically correct, however, in the real world (and away from academia)if the job requires SAS skills,that's the bottom line. It's a business world. ********************************************************************** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This footnote also confirms that this email message has been swept by MIMEsweeper for the presence of computer viruses. www.mimesweeper.com ********************************************************************** %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%