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Originally Posted by lemmyslender View Post
Why would I want drones working for me? They are only good at doing the same thing over and over. They won't think for themselves.

I want (and hire) people that can think for themselves. They can take a job, run with it, and if they see a better / easier / faster / cheaper way to get the job done, they can ask / implement it. This keeps my business improving in efficiency and flexibility. This is what is needed to stay competitive.
Absolutely. But you want those same people to possess diplomatic skills. Being outspoken and opinionated doesn't automatically require being crass and vulgar as well, and those traits work against a person at every turn. Your best prospects know how to pull off the right mix without being weak or sycophantic. That can take years to develop though.
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