On 12/8/2012 12:21 PM, Bear wrote:
> Dustin <die.spammers.die@nospam.nothanks.com> wrote in
> news:XnsA122EE33D71BEB7Z317AGDTEHHI8AJ283@no:
>
>> 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 You can be out of date in 5 years.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?

Since you seem to constantly be headed on a downward spiral, it seems
obvious you never made it to the top of the hill. Too bad, probably
sucks to be you