I spent a significant amount of time tonight reading blogs and browsing sites of those claiming an advanced knowledge of the .NET platform. Man, I am humbled, as the saying goes, I'M NOT WORTHY! Some of you out there have an understanding that I only dream of having. It's a tad intimidating. The depth of the knowledge is incredible. The resources are vast. It is just amazing. I aspire to one day stand in your midsts.

I had some one call me on the phone this morning pushing certifications. I don't have one, and this person quoted that I would increase my value by 25% by just possesing one. Is this really true? Is there really that much of a difference? Can someone who has a certification actually be that much more valuable? Trust me, I am not knocking certs. I wish I had one, if only for the perceived value. I know people put a lot of work and energy into certs. But have they really gained anything by having them? Tell me.