I have noticed that

Post #157,409 by ben_tilly 5/28/04 11:08:41 AM Reply	I have noticed that I've also noticed similar things about most 30-somethings, 40-somethings, and 50-somethings. Most people don't ever really grow up. I don't entirely know how you were at 22, but I don't think that you fit that description then, either. I'm trying to picture a lazy slugbug with no interest in the world around her..I'm failing. I can't speak to the possible inaccuracies of your self-perception back then, but I can definitely say that to the extent you lacked self-confidence and self-esteem, you were seriously misjudging yourself. As you well know now. Cheers, Ben PS Did I mention, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! To deny the indirect purchaser, who in this case is the ultimate purchaser, the right to seek relief from unlawful conduct, would essentially remove the word consumer from the Consumer Protection Act - [link\|http://www.techworld.com/opsys/news/index.cfm?NewsID=1246&Page=1&pagePos=20\|Nebraska Supreme Court]
Post #157,412 by drewk 5/28/04 11:14:29 AM Reply	I do not think that word means what you think it means ... to the extent you lacked self-confidence and self-esteem, you were seriously misjudging yourself So she had self-confidence and self-esteem, but just thought that she was insecure and worthless? How does one do that? [image\|/forums/images/warning.png\|0\|This is sarcasm...] === Implicitly condoning stupidity since 2001.
Post #157,413 by ben_tilly 5/28/04 11:19:13 AM Reply	I meant exactly what I said To lack self-confidence and self-esteem means that you don't think you can accomplish things and think you are worth little to the world. To be wrong about that would mean that you can accomplish things and are worth a lot to the world around you. I'll bet that slugbug figured that one out correctly. I'll have to make any compliments aimed your way be somewhat more straightforward. :-P Cheers, Ben To deny the indirect purchaser, who in this case is the ultimate purchaser, the right to seek relief from unlawful conduct, would essentially remove the word consumer from the Consumer Protection Act - [link\|http://www.techworld.com/opsys/news/index.cfm?NewsID=1246&Page=1&pagePos=20\|Nebraska Supreme Court]
Post #157,542 by drewk 5/29/04 11:06:03 AM Reply	You did scroll all the way to the bottom, didn't you? === Implicitly condoning stupidity since 2001.
Post #157,561 by ben_tilly 5/29/04 1:57:27 PM Reply	Of course... But I generally play a chance for an oblique insult straight. :-P Cheers, Ben To deny the indirect purchaser, who in this case is the ultimate purchaser, the right to seek relief from unlawful conduct, would essentially remove the word consumer from the Consumer Protection Act - [link\|http://www.techworld.com/opsys/news/index.cfm?NewsID=1246&Page=1&pagePos=20\|Nebraska Supreme Court]
Post #157,422 by slugbug 5/28/04 11:42:19 AM Reply	Maybe it's just me.... .....nope, no issues with self-confidence or self-esteem then or now. Just comparing and contrasting on this my b'day. At 20-something: on my own, day job + business on the side, volunteer work, etc. etc....wanting to take on the world, enjoying life. Oh yes, and building my own computers too :-) Contrast to recent conversation with 22 yo co-worker who wants to transfer from one company division to another as she is finally moving out from the 'folks' place: "well, <sigh> I just don't know if they (other division) will take me; I'm not very good at anything." "can you make a few calls and see if you can get me hired there?" "can you update my resume and make me look good?" "can you write me a letter of recommendation?" When she did not hear back from the other division: "whatever will I do? <sigh> I'm suppose to move at the end of the month" To which I replied: have you tried looking at other companies in the area where you'll be moving? "well, no. how do I do that?" A quick glance at the area via browser found more than 50 jobs for which she was qualified. "well, how do I apply?" D'oh! Maybe I am just getting old or maybe the schools have gotten so dumbed down that these kids really don't have a clue. Bah! My $0.02, Slugbug
Post #157,454 by ben_tilly 5/28/04 1:54:01 PM Reply	For all that she did wrong... she did one thing right. She knew the right person to talk with if she really wanted to do better. I know that my resume was helped - a lot - by your assistance. Cheers, Ben To deny the indirect purchaser, who in this case is the ultimate purchaser, the right to seek relief from unlawful conduct, would essentially remove the word consumer from the Consumer Protection Act - [link\|http://www.techworld.com/opsys/news/index.cfm?NewsID=1246&Page=1&pagePos=20\|Nebraska Supreme Court]

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