Originally Posted by
N6724G
I disagree with his statement. Professionalism has nothing to do with the way you are treated. Professionalism has to do with the way you carry yourself. As long as you carry yourself with dignity and pride and do the right thing all the time, it doesnt matter how someone treats you. Profesionalismis an individual thing. YOU chose to be professional or not. No one can choose it for you or make you act professionally or not.
Agreed.
THe one thing missing from most posts is that a person who is expected to be professional, usually is compensated with a professional wage.
Our "profession" has declined and has become little more than a trade.