[R] R, NIH and FDA

[Federico Calboli]

On 13 Nov 2009, at 12:25, Barry Rowlingson wrote:
> "Working with" is different to "Working for". Assuming they want to
> work with you then they want you for your abilities and skills, and if
> those skills are with R then you go ahead and use R.
>
> You don't employ a bricklayer to build a wall and then tell them you
> want it made from reinforced concrete.


While I agree in principle I am not high enough in the food chain to  
avoid substantial pressure, unless using R is already established.  
Plus I'm working 'with' people who are either working 'for' or are  
just a step removed from doing so.

F


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