Technical writers: stressors

flying laptop computerWarren Singer has written a detailed article on TECHWR-L about What do technical writers find stressful about their jobs? Warren Singer has written an article on TECHWR-L, examining the factors:

  • Work overload and time pressures
  • Last-minute changes
  • Difficulty with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
  • Problems with managers
  • Ongoing learning challenges and limited access to a product
  • Poorly defined and managed projects
  • Computer and tool problems
  • Workspace environment
  • Job security
  • Lack of control over the work environment

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