The third meaning is
> in reference to someone who does something
> with great skill, whether paid to do it or
> not, such as a "professsional
> complainer".

Hi Pete,

Now I do not want to COMPLAIN about your post, but it is nice to finally know I have a skill set that can be referred to as 'professional'!!

In my opinion when we refer to a museum professional it is something more than merely a paid position since I have seen many paid employees that I certainly would not dignify by referring to them as 'professional'. It implies a level of expertise and performance, usually backed up by some credentials in the form of academic achievements and/or experience based accomplishments that justify the use of the "p" word. I would class it as merit based and definitely complimentary to the person under discussion.

And if they do not meet the expectations, do not call them a perfeshunal, even in sarcasm, since someone will surely take it out of context and use it as a quote on a resume.

Bob Kutella


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