Not bad considering the cash flow.
Unfortunately, I'm kidding.
"Consultant" <> wrote in message
news:...
> how does it feel being named after a bowling ball?
>
> "Brunswick Lowe" <> wrote in message
> news:...
> > It's like any other profession. For every good professional, there are
> > plenty of bad ones. Lots of lazy people pass the bar, get an MD or rip
> jobs
> > from people who deserve them. I've met plenty of docs I wouldn't let
near
> me
> > if I were bleeding to death. Degrees and certifications shouldn't be
more
> > than door openers. So, as has been said many times in this newsgroup,
many
> > MCSD's may get a job and not be able to keep it.
> >
> > From my personal experience it takes a hell of a lot more than a B.S.,
> MCSD,
> > MBA, B.A. or whatever to land a job. I've met plenty of code bangers
that
> > can't carry on a conversation, for whatever reason. If you can't
> > communicate, how can you effectively develop solutions? Similarly, if
you
> > braindumped and can't write code, how can you even produce a portfolio
for
> > your interview. So I don't really worry too much about it.
> >
> > Conversely, some of the best developers I know thumb their noses at
Certs.
> > They get tons of work. They could code circles around most folks. They
are
> > great communicators.
> >
> > In summary, I think Tommy's right on cue in looking for good test prep
> > software. Do whatever helps you study. I don't think there's anything
> wrong
> > with practice tests. Braindumps and practice tests aren't the same.
> Practice
> > tests are designed to help you LEARN the material and pass the tests
> because
> > of what you've really learned. Braindumps are designed to help you pass
> the
> > test as a result of memorizing the questions. There's a big difference.
> > Keeping that in mind, bad practice tests are frustrating and time
> consuming
> > if they have you chasing rabbits (studying irrelevant material). You can
> > check what you've been learning against www.microsoft.com or
> > www.codeclinic.com to make sure you're studying the right material.
> >
> > Sorry for the rant, but I've been biting my tongue on this subject for
> about
> > a year. Boy. I feel better.
> >
> > Brunswick
> >
> > "Kline Sphere" <.> wrote in message
> > news:...
> > > >But it
> > > >ain't for the lazy.
> > >
> > > Nor should the whole certification process, problem is lazy people can
> > > pass.
> >
> >
>
>
