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MSW Editor's Blog

November 23rd, 2009 7:35am PST

It's Not Just a Job; It's an Adventure

Posted By John Trotti Comments

Except for those hopefully few souls who view themselves as hapless victims of an unfair destiny, most of us want to feel that our efforts are worthwhile and in fact contribute to the common good, and certainly part of this involves our ability to ensure that those who follow in our footsteps are among the best and brightest of their generation. In the competition for top young talent, we’re up against formidable opponents, and it would be foolish of us not to recognize that waste management might not be on top of everyone’s wish list. So what has technology to do with recruiting?

Were I just setting out to do my life’s work, my first task would be to rank my options in terms of their chances for bringing me success and personal fulfillment. Chief among the indicators I’d look for would be such elements as challenge, importance to our way of life, and proximity to the cutting edge of technology. Certainly we rise to the top in two of these, and surely they are the meat and potatoes of a career. I think we can work a little harder on the sizzle.

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