[RESOLVED] Answer This Ques with No BS! :)

Hurricane_532 · July 26th, 2000, 08:40 PM

I would like to know how many people here in this forum are true technicians. Please people do not lie! Do not lie to try to impress anyone. I am just curious how many of us here are really technicians. Also tell me how long you have been one. (Shade tree and garage teching does not count! I mean honest, real techs only!)

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**lysergic** · July 26th, 2000, 08:46 PM

3 years. 2 at WinnTech Computers in Fort Pierce Florida.

So much for that college degree... It is the loans that are fun to pay back anyway.

**Eagle PC Diagnostech** · July 26th, 2000, 09:46 PM

3 Years of schooling
6 1/2 Years Self Employed Computer Technician

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**crtlaltdel** · July 26th, 2000, 09:53 PM

4 yrs no schooling learned on my own
3 yrs for a small outfit in a small town
1 yr on my own,
Studying now to become A+ certified
soon to become MCSE

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**weazel** · July 26th, 2000, 10:00 PM

13 years
learned most on my own
had several years of schooling but i believe a baboon can get an A+ certification so i don't put alot of merit in it
in the process of taking my mcse tests now
i work for a major OEM at the moment doing online support for win2k, winnt, win98...etc...etc...
oh, i also build customized systems and maintain 2 small networks for local businesses as well as myself
getting ready to take the mcse's because some people just like the way the paper looks hanging on the wall...plus you get all kinds of free crap from microsoft...in case i forgot to mention i'm also a microsoft certified system builder
Well, i hope you all don't think i'm bragging about any of this because i still don't know everything and learn something new almost everyday
I've gotten alot of good information from alot of people here and I'd like to thank you all.

ok, that's my 2 cents, I'll shutup now

**weazel** · July 26th, 2000, 10:02 PM

i think i should add that all you guys who have taken the time and school to get your certifications i in no way am belittling that at all so don't take the previous comment the wrong way

shawnMt · July 26th, 2000, 10:05 PM

5 years of field service work for compter stores, on my own, and for a network consulting firm. Also A+ but a 2 yr old could pass it. Been in school on and off the entire time. MCP, just a few tests to go for MCSE.

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**Maniac** · July 26th, 2000, 10:11 PM

2 years for a company in Australia.
3 years schooling.
Helped people and school teachers fix problems before that.

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**Lord_FiQh** · July 26th, 2000, 10:11 PM

10 yrs. +
A+ cert (what a joke)
presently jumping thru Microsloths mcse changing test curriculum
exp in a couple of shops
worked for a distributor for a while (made some nice connections
incorporated a startup company 3 yrs ago in palm beach, fl.
doing a lot of networking, upgrading, and repairs
several nt accounts
member of MS system builder program
lots to learn..... good career for someone like myself who suffers with AADD

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**thirdfey** · July 26th, 2000, 10:15 PM

Three years, learned from friends/coworkers/and on my own. Going for my MCSE and CCNA so I have some paperwork for my resume.

Tony

**Green Iguana** · July 27th, 2000, 01:45 AM

4 years independent computer shop owner.

Ed_L · July 27th, 2000, 02:05 AM

I admit that I am a newbie but I am studying for my A+ and then sometime thereafter I will start studying for my MCSE

**Tech Head** · July 27th, 2000, 04:37 AM

5 years American Express
2 years Own Business
5 years Field Service
3 years Workshop.

Again all self taught.

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