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Now let's see if I got this right...I can either

a. prepare paperwork that completely neutralizes my differentiating assets just to satisfy the automated processes of mindless drones

OR

b. start my own business.

DYHAQFM?

"a. prepare paperwork that completely neutralizes my differentiating assets just to satisfy the automated processes of mindless drones"

Nah, if you've got differentiating assets, list/show them! Yegge is just saying that people without any differentiating assets cover for that by filling their resumes with buzzwords and buzzphrases. Communicating your actual accomplishments clearly and succinctly should be sufficient.

DYHAQFM, excuse my ignorance but what does this mean? Do You Have A __ __?

from the article...

the time honored end-of-interview transmission code: DYHAQFM? ("Do you have any questions for me?")

thanks , I missed that!

RTFA

... SCNR

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