Message #4533

[energizer]

The last time I was tested was 8 years ago, and my speed then was 72 WPM.  Most of what I type now is done for accuracy rather than speed, so I don't really know if my speed has increased or decreased over the years.  I suspect that it is about the same.



I've noticed that most want ads in the paper don't even list a typing speed as a requirement anymore.  More are interested in multi-tasking capabilities (read: do the work of the 4 or 5 people we "downsized," and I'll pay you for one).  The few that do require a certain typing speed really want an entry level (read: low pay) person they can work to death.  The real "Admin" jobs are usually found through agencies anyway -- the ones that are advertised in the want ads don't want to pay the agency fees. And if they won't pay to find good people, what makes you think they'll pay well once they get you???



Boy, didn't mean to get on a soapbox there.  Sorry about that!