RE: Certification--a new concept. Discuss

[eric -dot- dunn -at- ca -dot- transport -dot- bombardier -dot- com]

bounce-techwr-l-106467 -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com wrote on 07/27/2005 04:19:11 PM:
> What is the ROI on a trip to Rome? A visit to Alaska? Four days in a
> race car? Probably not nearly as much as professional certification
> (unless day five brings a sponsor and an SEC--Somebody Else's Car--to
> drive).

Are you people NUTS?!? I work hard for my vacation. Vacation is for a 
break from work related activities. If I want to learn something new on 
vacation it is something OUTSIDE my professional life.

Add to the fact that during my work life (which eats plenty of the time 
away from my family as it is) I learn continuously. Why should I waste 
money on packaged courses?

What's the ROI of 3 weeks spent with your undivided attention on your 
spouse and children? The value is priceless and the return is infinite. 
Those that CAN put a price on it are less than human IMO and/or in need of 
psychological help. 

Why should I spend thousands of dollars on "training" that won't even 
reach the level I'm already at?

Those discussing certification sound more like they're trying to legislate 
workaholism.

And, if those are already your standards, why the bee in your bonnet about 
certifications? Your work should speak for itself and your reputation and 
references should put you miles above the competition.

Eric L. Dunn
Senior Technical Writer

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