Dustin <die.spammers.die@nospam.nothanks.com> wrote in
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> Bear <removebear.bottoms1@gmail.com> wrote in
> news:XnsA122F08C1BF9Ebearbottoms1gmail.AC@130.225. 254.104:
>
>> Eagle <deagle01@gmail.com> wrote in
>> news:mn.3ba27dcc4fada45a.128701@gmail.com:
>>
>>> After serious thinking Bear wrote :
>>>> Eagle <deagle01@gmail.com> wrote in news:mn.3b247dcc1fec2290.128701
>>>> @gmail.com:
>>>>
>>>>> on 12/6/2012, G. Morgan supposed :
>>>>>> Dustin wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I just checked my email.. I'm one of those sorry *******s who's
>>>>>>> CompTIA A+ certified "for life". This doesn't seem to be cool
>>>>>>> with them anymore...
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I didn't think that "grandfather" clause would last forever.
>>>>>> When you took the test it probably asked a bunch of stupid
>>>>>> questions about parallel ports and modem UARTs.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I think anyone hiring today for a A+ technician would prefer a
>>>>>> current one anyway, not one earned a decade or more ago - all that
>>>>>> is mostly irrelevant now.
>>>>>
>>>>> How long is that A+ ticket good for? Is it worth lighting a fire
>>>>> with?
>>>>
>>>> Technology moves quickly. You can be out of date in 5 years. Who
>>>> wants a tech with old skills?
>>>>
>>>> Jax
>>>
>>> Do you have any info regarding the A+ tech ticket?
>>
>> I read these......
>>
>> "Why A New Exam? The CompTIA A+ exam was last updated in 2006.
>> Releasing a new version of the exam ensures that CompTIA A+ reflects
>> changes in technologies and covers the latest skills needed by IT
>> technicians. Additionally, CompTIA A+ is ISO 17024 accredited and
>> must be reviewed and updated every three years to maintain
>> accreditation."
>>
>> "The A+ hasn’t been updated 2006, a long time in IT years. Because of
>> that, CompTIA has done a complete refresh of the A+. Here’s what you
>> need to know about the brand-new A+ certification."
>
> Which as long as you've been, working on computers, troubleshooting,
> etc, like I've always done. lol! since before certification, thanks, I'm
> not suffering from "old skills" as you tried to slime me with. I can
> still walk the dog on your IT dept, anyday.
>
> Also, I did my test in 2000; but I've always remained consistent and
> updated. I didn't leave the computer store I worked at until well until
> 2008; when I was hired on with Malwarebytes. So I'm still very
> technically proficient thanks.
>
> Jax, you do know I do service calls and have a decent client list right?
> I don't just do electrical apprenticeship. [g]

Dustin I see 2000 was big year for you. You passed your tech exams and
wrote a virus. Has it been downhill since then?

It seems reasonable that CompTIA need to check if people are still up to
date because activities like fitting solar panels doesn't really count.

Jax
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