In a message dated 10/25/00 8:55:11 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
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> This seems to have opened a large debate. I have to say my feelings about it
> are mixed. One the one hand, a person should not be allowed to misrepresent
> this certification. Cisco should be able to verify quickly and with
> accuracy
> whether or not he is in fact a CCIE.
> On the other hand, the originator of this thread struck me as a little
> intense. In truth, I am glad that I am not working in any environment with
> such a person. If I was I would maintain a big distance as there seems to
> be
> a bit of a witch hunt flavor to his tone. Whatever good intent there may
> have been initially seems lost in his enthusiasm. And it makes me wonder
> what the deal is with him.
>
> In honesty, I have periods where I somethines feel ike a fraud myself.
> Although I work very hard to learn and to be competent, people always are
> asking for things that fall outside my immediate areas of study and focus.
> I
> think some of the greatest people in their fields in the
> world have to sometimes feel like frauds. I do sometimes as well. But it is
> magnified by the unrealistic expectations that people place on you when
> they
> have decided that you are an expert and should know all of the answers off
> the top of your head.
Quality post. I agree with you 100%...Bravo!
Mark Zabludovsky ~ CCNA, CCDA, 1/4-NP
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~Mark Zabludovsky~
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