Re: Guilds and Certification

[Julie Zagorski <juliez -at- NIGHTOWL -dot- NET>]

>How many "greats" were passed over by those who look only at the surface?

<Matt raises his hand :>

 Your friend and mine,
 Matt
>>

Unfortunately, there are too many people in the world who have worked very
hard to obtain the skills they possess, only to have others with the "Grand
Scroll" come and snatch a position from under them.   I like you Matt, am
one of these people.  Yes, it is frustrating.

I think that eventually though, if we want to continue to be recognized for
the craftsmen (people) we really are, we will have to display certification
of some kind.

I for one am investigating the on-line educational aspect.  I don't think
certification in general is the answer, but to continue in the business
world competitively I will need to display the degree.  I wish that
employers would recognize the many hours we have spent educating ourselves
in the positions we have held, and seminars attended.  Unfortunately unless
a brick wall hits "them" (corporate america), I don't see that happening.

Just my .02 cents.

Julie

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