The consultancy economy

It isn't that I think the advice given out by consultants and headhunting firms should actually be heeded. It's just that I imagine one could spend a lot less than $42,000 for the privilege of ignoring whatever crap they say.

Over the objections of the search firm, DHR International, the commission decided that the successful candidate does not have to have a college degree, according to minutes from the commission’s October meeting. That move was pushed by Andy Kopplin, Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s chief administrative officer and a member of the commission.

That change favors Richard, who was chosen by the Landrieu administration as the temporary NORD director; he is one of two finalists without a college degree. Further, the administration has said it’s happy with Richard’s performance.

Why should the NORD director be required to have a college degree? I have no idea. But I do know someone has been paid well to tell us that. And that it doesn't matter. Trading in bullshit is excellent excellent work, though, if you can get it.