I told someone
that I didn’t have the experience
to do a job yesterday.
He didn’t believe me.
He asked if I was giving up too early,
like I’d magically get the experience
by staying longer.
When I was a junior jammer,
I would take jobs I couldn’t possibly do
and I’d stay silent about my lack of qualifications.
My vanity wouldn’t allow me
to admit that I couldn’t do something.
These jobs usually ended in disaster
with everyone unhappy.
Now, I swallow my pride
and speak up.
If the person still wants me on the job,
I might or might not blunder along
depending on the opportunity.
Hey, if they want to pay me to gain experience,
who am I to argue?
It is very hard for a professional
to admit that she doesn’t know something.
If she says she can’t do a job,
save your money and believe her.