Hi Sandeep,
At 01:37 07-02-2016, Sun wrote:
>This is an interesting comment. Would it also be true if a person
>overestimates his/her level of expertise, and that person be offered
>a higher salary? In my opinion, both these statements are correct.
>It's also true however that, when the person is actually employed to
>do the job, over-selling his expertise might play against him, which
>may result into a loss of employment.
As you mentioned, over-selling your expertise will result in
unemployment. There's a job description. The salary range is
usually based on that. For example, there is a web developer job
with a salary range between Rs 20,000 to Rs 40,000. Do you want to
be paid Rs 40,000 to maintain spaghetti code? :-)
>I think it is harder though, for someone who undervalued his/her own
>expertise at the beginning to get a 'quick promotion' if the latter
>proves himself/herself much better during the course of work.
One issue is that a prospective employer seeking an employee with
expertise won't be able to find that person. Another issue is that
another person might get promoted as that person did not "market"
himself/herself.
>It is hence important to have a reasonable estimate of one's own
>level. Something that has been scientifically proven[1] to be : not
>so easy a task.
>
>The Dunning-Kruger Effect
[snip]
>This is something I discovered in the gaming umwelt, and I find it
>very relevant to this particular conversation.
http://www.psmag.com/health-and-behavior/confident-idiots-92793
It's useful to get advice as it reduces some of the bias. For
example, the conversation which you and I had was useful. :-)
>While this is true, it is not always easy for someone to come across
>a 'mentor'. I would say it depends on luck. A more appropriate way
>for someone to reach their true potential is through correct
>policies and facilities provided by their country. Do the
>authorities recognize and reward all kind of talents?
I agree that it is not easy to come across a mentor. I gather that
you are asking whether the government recognizes and rewards talent
in the information technology sector. After reading the today's
newspapers I prefer not comment about that. If it is part of a
company's policy to facilitate the personal development of the
employee, he/she may be able to reach his/her true potential. My
guess is that some people with expertise and experience leave the
island because of the "imported" expertise issue. That negatively
affects the (local) talent pool.
Regards,
S. Moonesamy
Received on Sun Feb 07 2016 - 11:38:55 PST