[NTLUG:Discuss] Hi, all

[Christopher Baker]

I think part of the reason why there was a boom in IT was the Year 2000
"crisis." A lot of people I know seem to trace the bust back to the end
of that. I also think it disillusioned companies from spending money on
things like computers. Some of them probably thought it was all a big
con to get people to upgrade.

> Training is still an important part of getting IT
> employees up to speed on new technology..... I would
> say certifications are not a complete waste.

It's a waste if it doesn't help in the job market. I don't think mine
have helped at all. In some cases, they may have actually hurt.

I did not say that I am against education. What I am against is scam
artists telling people that certifications are the ticket to big bucks.

I got my current job from a guy who moved back in with his parents so he
could work more on his MCSE. There is an entire industry scamming people
like him. He thinks that if he spends time and money that this is going
to pay off.

The only people who will tell you that certifications are worthwhile
are the people who profit from them.

Chris

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