On Mon, 26 Feb 2001, Dale Frohman wrote:
> If they think you are young, they will probably think I am still a baby
> being only 19. I have my CCNA, 1/4 CCNP and actively seeking MCSE 2k. I
> also have an AA degree and also seeking my bachelor degree in computer
> science. I plan on getting my CCIE within the next few years. I have
> worked with an internet company for more than three years now. I have
> been told that I am impatient and immature, but I am not one to just sit
You are :)
> around. If anyone can help me dispel some of these notions I would be
> greatly thankful. Also if someone veterans can give some pointers/tips on
> how to make it in this industry, that would also be helpful.
1. Be humble.
2. Remember everyone has *something*. They may not share the skills you
have, but be assued they can do something better then you and you may need
help one day.
3. Quit being condensending. This is hard when you don't realize it. I
started by basically not saying anything at all comment wise then working
intelligent well thought out comments in later.
4. Keep your age a secret. Its none of anyone else's business and will
only hold you back.
5. Don't be negative, even if it was a stupid idea or wrong.
6. Consider how you view a 14 year-old. You essentially know their every
thoguht and motivation. Your only 5 years older then them. Think about how
someone 20 years older then you must know you better then you know
yourself. I get older every day to the point that I look back on what I
completed the day before and wonder how I got through it knowing only what
I knew yesterday. I multiply that by thousands of times to try to
comprehend how I will feel in a few years.
6b. Don't forget, no matter how old you are, comparitively speaking, you
know nothing. Be thankful you know the tiny little bit you do and
maximize how you use it.
> I hope all this hard work pays off!
It will.
andy
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