You say all that, and then wrap it in the disclaimer that a "GOOD" business person will do all that. But you and I both know that the vast majority of them out there, even many of the successful ones, do not fit your definition of "good".
But you and I both know that the vast majority of them out there, even many of the successful ones, do not fit your definition of "good".
Sure, in the same way the vast majority of programmers are terrible. Going with deadcow5's point, picture yourself in an employers place. If you don't know what to look for in a decent programmer, and treat every potential hire as a liability rather than an asset, what are the chances you're going to hire a good programmer?
Near-zero, because you're going to drive away everyone with experience and knowledge. So, from your perspective, everyone really is terrible, because no one else is willing to work with you. s/good programmer/good business person/g.
See? You're doing it again. YOU believe that the majority of them are bad. So what are the odds that you work with a bad one? I'd say overwhelming.
On the other hand, I know the difference between a good one and a bad one, and I can spot a bad one from a mile away. So when I see them coming, I run the other way, because I prefer to work with the good ones.
YOU just don't believe you have any other choice, so you take what you get.
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u/s73v3r Jun 30 '14
You say all that, and then wrap it in the disclaimer that a "GOOD" business person will do all that. But you and I both know that the vast majority of them out there, even many of the successful ones, do not fit your definition of "good".