You're one to talk about ego! Ed Crowley MCSE+Internet MVP kcCC+I Tech Consultant hp Services Protecting the world from PSTs and Bricked Backups!
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Greg Deckler Sent: Friday, February 07, 2003 8:22 AM To: Exchange Discussions Subject: RE: Shortcuts to Outlook objects But you could do all that and NOT be an MVP. So why do you cherish it so? Is it ego? > Oh please. I have things from vendors all over my desk. F5, Zones, > Quest, Printer Ribbons Plus, MS, Dell, Compaq, Jack in the Box, etc. > None of this stuff had nothing to do with being an MVP. I also don't > do business with all those vendors. If you think I am going to be > influenced by a 2.00 stuffed animal with a logo on it when I go to > spend $10K or more, you are insane. > > People work hard to get that MVP and they work hard to keep it. We > give of our own free time to help others who may not have the skill > level or the knowledge to help themselves yet. Its help and training > for them. If I can help someone shut down their open relay or stop > virus's, I am helping myself in the long run. It is also VERY > educational. My company reaps those rewards and encourages me to > continue doing what I do. > > I'm not sure where you work, but where I work I am treated as a > professional. It wasn't always like that here. I was shunned when I > first started here because of their experience with past IT people. I > earned their trust every step of the way. Now I am consulted on all > levels and my work carries heavy weight here. One reason is because I > am ethical. I stand by word and my word is golden. The other reason is > because I am a professional. I give them honest, insightful an > thoughtful opinions and responses. I also listen. I am open to ideas > of others. I work for an MS centric shop. It was like that before I > got here and it will be like that long after I am gone. But you cant > do everything on MS products. If there is something that cant be done > via MS, we find other products that may do the job. It doesn't have to > be "The MS way or the highway" regardless of what you may think. > _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] _________________________________________________________________ List posting FAQ: http://www.swinc.com/resource/exch_faq.htm Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Exchange List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
