For example, as a "seasoned" graphic designer, I have developed wisdom from my years of design experience. I have also acquired knowledge in using newer tools with which to work (computer vs. drawing board), but the wisdom seems more valuable to me. Am I missing something?
2006-09-19 05:13:49 · 9 answers · asked by artboy34 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Wisdom comes from actually doing the tasks in everyday life. Which means you have had to trouble shoot and adjust to continue on with your task correct? Knowledge is great but if you do not have the experience of on hand tasking then you are not much good in a crisis. You stand around saying things like "I never have had to do that before." Think of a mom of 4 kids (such as myself) raised to adulthood. I have had NO formal doctor training or teacher degree or psychology classes. Yet I have almost everyone in my neighborhood calling me when something happens to their child. Johnny gets a bean stuck up his nose? Alice is having social problems in school. Can I come look at Sally's finger to see if it is broke? Why do they seek out me instead of having a professional look at their kids? 1 of course is money(I'm free) but 2 is because I have been there done that and bought the tee shirt on almost anything a child can or will do. SO you see my years of wisdom out beats a doctors degree,teachers degree, pshyc degree. Does not mean I think I am smarter than them. I would never try to take care of something I had no business taking care of. When you need answers to fix problems and you need them fast it is always better to go with the one who has the wisdom and not the one who has the knowledge. I have literally seen young fresh out of college teachers panic and run from their classrooms of little children because someone was bleeding or had a pea up their nose. What kind of person do you want on the job when it is your money involved in running this business? The kind that runs in a panic attack because they have never had to deal with this before or the one who takes hold of the situation and fixes it because they have seen this 1000 times before?
2006-09-19 05:38:16 · answer #1 · answered by curiosity 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you. I too, would consider "wisdom" a more appealing attribute than knowledge, because, with experience, comes wisdom.
For example: Having the knowledge to drive a car doesn't mean anything if you don't have the wisdom to drive it safely.
Stress your knowledge, but emphasise your wisdom when necessary by giving examples of opportunities that would have been lost had you not used the wisdom you've developed.
2006-09-19 05:23:03 · answer #2 · answered by Michael 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would think the combination of the two + on the job experience would be of great value to your employer. Why not talk to your boss or HR about it. Sometimes you have to blow your own horn for people to pay attention. Sounds like you have a good resume. If your current employer doesn't treat you right start sending out resumes. Someone will appreciate your wisdom, knowledge and experience.
2006-09-19 05:18:04 · answer #3 · answered by vanhammer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Knowledge is king. In certain jobs, line manager, secretary, PA, wisdom is essential but if someone is doing a technical job such as programming or fixing computers, a high degree of subject knowledge is vital. Jobs are getting more and more specialised and technical.
The other aspect of this debate is that a firm can get a newly-qualified grad much cheaper than someone like you or me, with years of experience. In our wisdom we also challenge management decisions, which they don't like much!
2006-09-19 05:26:44 · answer #4 · answered by XT rider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you're right on track! One can have all the knowledge in the world, but if they lack wisdom, which is the ability to apply the knowledge, then they will not be as successful.
2006-09-19 05:21:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both cannot do without each other.
If one thinks but does not read, one will be confounded.
If one reads but does not think, one will be dumbfounded. Actually I can't remember how it goes.
You need wisdom to process the knowledge to use it effectively. Knowledge without wisdom is power without control.
2006-09-19 05:23:19 · answer #6 · answered by lkraie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends upon the position.
If the job is "skilled labor" then knowledge is more important.
If the job is creative, or managerial then wisdom would be more important.
2006-09-19 05:25:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The two usually go hand in hand with creativity.
How could they be separated?
2006-09-19 05:22:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
both value were essentials but with both combination you would be a more competitive in seeking jobs.
2006-09-19 05:26:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋