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gspec writes:
I am an engineer with about 14 years experience in the industry. Lately I have been interviewing with a few companies hoping to land a better position. Almost in all those interviews, I was asked these types of question "Have you been a leader in a project?" or "Why after these many years, you are not in a management? Are you lack of leadership skills?" etc. Sometimes these questions discourage me and make me feel like an underachiever.
An article from Peter M. (http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976728328) talked exactly about this, and I agree with him. I think in this modern society, especially in the US, we overvalue the leaders and undervalue the followers to the point that we forget that leaders cannot do any good if they do not have good followers.
38683283
submission
gspec writes:
A little background about me: 36-yr old computer engineer working in the Bay Area. While I bring in about 100k annually after tax (actually, in the Bay Area this is not as much as it sounds), I consider my self as an underachiever and my career is stagnant (I have only been promoted 4 times in 12-yr career). I have led a couple projects, but I am not in any leadership/management position.
I realize I need to do something to enhance my career, and unfortunately at this point going back to school is not an option. I believe I need to read more quality books.
My question: Which books, any type/genre, that you have read and has significant impact on your life? Thank you all.
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gspec writes:
I read less and less nowadays, but I realize I need to get back into my old reading habit. Should I get an eBook or Tablet? Would it help me to enjoy reading more?
A little relevant background about me: I probably can spare 2 hours a day to read. I do not travel a lot. I am not a fast reader, if I force myself, I could probably finish a standard length novel in a week. English is my second language, so built-in Dictionary is a nice thing. I enjoy Netflix. I have bought many computer/technical eBooks from O'Reilly for reference. I have many technical reference PDFs. I have 300-400 bucks to spare for this. I have a Dell laptop, iPad2 (wife hogs this), MBA, and a desktop.
So what do you think? Should I get one? If you think I should, eBook or Tablet?
I don't mean to be rude, but please no "Up to you" answers, because I already know that :). Also I know I don't need it, but I want it. I would like opinions based on your knowledge and experience on reading using eBooks/Tablets. Thank you in advance
