Over 40 years ago, being an exceptional typist was one of the main catalysts that propelled my advancements in the workplace. It helped me to become the supervisor of the typing pool. (Often times, the better typists were given supervisor or assistant supervisor roles.) Then, the responsibility of backing up the word processing systems, which lead to the opportunity of dipping my toes into the IT world and eventually crossing over completely to the IT world. But, I started out over 40 years ago. The question is, is that possibility still true today? When I set out to find employment, some 40 years ago, I distinctly remember that the salaries and advancements of administrative employees, were closely related to their typing speed. Why do I remember? Because I started out a slow typist and was turned down for the better jobs/assignments in the administrative field. After I discovered the technique that allowed me to become a much faster typist, the job opportunities became much better as well. But, that was then. Is this fact still true day? That is the question? Does becoming a fast typist add value to what you bring to the table and maybe even dollars per hour to your salary?