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Miscellaneous => The Lounge => Topic started by: preacher on 14 July 2003, 00:54

Title: Its Official, Im a traitor.
Post by: preacher on 14 July 2003, 00:54: Well in my infinite knowledge, I have just recently passed the A+ certification test, and became an MCP after passing my System Manager test. Thats right, Im now a Microsoft certified professional. And thats not all, Im taking classes at my local college so I can take more MCP tests and become a MCSE. I cant help myself, so many job interviews Ive been to tell me that my degree just wasnt enough, and if I had these extra certifications, I could have had the position. Im not fully selling out though, Im also going after my CCNA, and a certification called Linux+.

After three years of working for walmart unloading trucks, but preaching linux and hating microsoft, Ive become realistic. The good news is that I already have gotten a new job since receiving my mcp and a+, and in 2 weeks I will be a Network Support Specialist. Dont worry though
Title: Its Official, Im a traitor.
Post by: Zombie9920 on 14 July 2003, 01:01: quote:
Originally posted by ThePreacher:
Well in my infinite knowledge, I have just recently passed the A+ certification test, and became an MCP after passing my System Manager test. Thats right, Im now a Microsoft certified professional. And thats not all, Im taking classes at my local college so I can take more MCP tests and become a MCSE. I cant help myself, so many job interviews Ive been to tell me that my degree just wasnt enough, and if I had these extra certifications, I could have had the position. Im not fully selling out though, Im also going after my CCNA, and a certification called Linux+.

After three years of working for walmart unloading trucks, but preaching linux and hating microsoft, Ive become realistic. The good news is that I already have gotten a new job since receiving my mcp and a+, and in 2 weeks I will be a Network Support Specialist. Dont worry though

All I have to say is, you are a smart man. You have to do what is nessicary to make a decent living. Your new line of work is going to be alot easier than unloading trucks and trailors.

Congratulations and good luck in bettering yourself in the future(getting more certifications).
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Post by: Fett101 on 14 July 2003, 07:48: An athiest isn't a christian if he reads the Bible.
Title: Its Official, Im a traitor.
Post by: Laukev7 on 14 July 2003, 08:10: But according to the Koran, anyone can become a muslim if he says publically "I recognise that Allah is only one god, and Muhammad is his prophet..."

Oh, damn... :eek:
Title: Its Official, Im a traitor.
Post by: Fett101 on 14 July 2003, 08:26: "I recognise that Allah is only one god, and Muhammad is his prophet..."

So much easier then all that water and oil crap. I'm a priest too BTW. I forget what church it's for, but it was a form online... Ah. Reminds me.

(http://fett101.mine.nu/space/red.gif)

[ July 13, 2003: Message edited by: Fett101 ]
Title: Its Official, Im a traitor.
Post by: Laukev7 on 14 July 2003, 08:38: Ah, but that's only one aspect of Islam. It can be very restrictive on other points. And there's Ramadan. Personally, I don't believe in any religion. I'm agnostic.

Back to topic...

That's OK, ThePreacher. At least you know your enemy better. It will be easier for you to show the many disadvantages of Microsoft operating system.
Title: Its Official, Im a traitor.
Post by: mobrien_12 on 14 July 2003, 08:43: quote:
Originally posted by ThePreacher:
I cant help myself, so many job interviews Ive been to tell me that my degree just wasnt enough, and if I had these extra certifications, I could have had the position.

When did the world get so messed up that an MSCE, an educational program which is not certified by any independent means and is controlled by ONE company, was worth more than a COLLEGE EDUCATION???

And if Windows is supposedly so *&%#ing easy to use and adminsiter, why does ANYONE need to spend thousands on an MSCE?

I don't think you are a traitor. I feel bad for you Preacher. I hope you get a job soon and don't have to sell your soul to do it.

[ July 13, 2003: Message edited by: M. O'Brien ]
Title: Its Official, Im a traitor.
Post by: suselinux on 14 July 2003, 10:44: quote:
Originally posted by ThePreacher:
The good news is that I already have gotten a new job since receiving my mcp and a+, and in 2 weeks I will be a Network Support Specialist. Dont worry though

Congrats

I know what your going through a friend of mine is almost finished his degree and I asked him if he was nervous about having to find a real job

he said no I've still got at least 9 more months of certification courses left.

he wants to get everything from MS to cisco certified
Title: Its Official, Im a traitor.
Post by: jasonlane on 15 July 2003, 00:51: Destroy from within eh?

Good luck man. ;)
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Post by: Faust on 15 July 2003, 07:52: I want to get Microsoft certified as well, I don't see any problem with it... Oh and Fett do you mean the "universal life church?" I signed up for that as well so I'm a reverend too. (But only in America, apparently no other country recognizes my holiness.) ;)
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Post by: choasforages on 15 July 2003, 21:00: know thine enemy. besides, it would probably have more clout as a certified microsoft boy to promote linux
Title: Its Official, Im a traitor.
Post by: jasonlane on 15 July 2003, 20:13: Sun Tzu

quote:
To secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own
hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by
the enemy himself.
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Post by: solo on 16 July 2003, 12:10: Your only a traitor when you stop promoting Linux and/or open source. People who know the ins and outs of both and have the badges and scars to prove it are much more highly respected and their opinions are honored on a higher level by their employers and coworkers.

Although the point I just made was true, Wow that is one propaganda filled paragraph.
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Post by: Bazoukas on 16 July 2003, 21:19: the fuck if am gonna give money to take that kind of a certificate.
I am allready in deep with student loans.
I will graduate with a dual ldegree in Computer Science and psychology.

Its a matter of principal for me and money issue.

why the fuck I need a certificate with a CS degree?
Well you know what?

I dont.

So fuck it.
Title: Its Official, Im a traitor.
Post by: askani on 17 July 2003, 02:56: quote:
Originally posted by bazoukas:
the fuck if am gonna give money to take that kind of a certificate.
I am allready in deep with student loans.
I will graduate with a dual ldegree in Computer Science and psychology.

Its a matter of principal for me and money issue.

why the fuck I need a certificate with a CS degree?
Well you know what?

I dont.

So fuck it.

Wait till you try to get a decent job in IT. Preach just told you why you needed it. :rolleyes:
Title: Its Official, Im a traitor.
Post by: Pissed_Macman on 19 July 2003, 22:30: Congratulation Preacher, now you can get a job high in Microsoft and be our inside man! Destroy Microsoft from the inside out and all that MUAHAHAA
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Post by: shuiend on 20 July 2003, 08:00: Well i just picked up a book on the Linux+ cert. All i can say is it is a breeze. I am on ch 17 out of 19 and there has been very little i did not kow. The book is kinda out dated but oh well. I think u should look into Linux+. It is only 100$us to. Pretty cheap for a cert.
Title: Its Official, Im a traitor.
Post by: mushrooomprince on 20 July 2003, 08:36: I actually met one of the employees in the Las Vegas Apple store who used to work for dell.