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John Stevenson21/05/2011 11:25:45
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Posted by Les Jones 1 on 21/05/2011 08:48:41:
Hi All,
I think giving approximate location is the most useful thing. Too many times people ask for a supplier for something. Without even knowing which continent they are on then there is no point in making suggestions. Also when someone needs help with something then knowing their location would allow others to offer help if a visit to see the problem was the best way to solve it.
Les.
Les makes a valid point and I do attempt to show my rough location on the forums i go on, usually in a sig line file.
 
I checked my profile on this site and it just said United Kingdom, went into details and the town was selected but it needs County / State to be entered to show in your profile if ticked.
I have now entered Nottingham as city and county and it now shows up.
 
Just a heads up.
Steve Garnett21/05/2011 11:47:30
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Posted by Clive Hartland on 21/05/2011 09:14:37:

There should be no snobbery in a profile and no flag waving or any need to quote degrees or certificates, in any case I have misplaced or lost all mine and at my age they mean nothing as experience takes over.
 

 
Quite agree - which is why I've never listed mine, and won't. The only really significant thing I've discovered about learning in general is that if you keep an open mind about it, you realise that the more you study, the less you find you know, and the more there is to know. And that when it comes to something you don't know about, the best thing to do is to keep in an enquiring state of mind about it, and not make any judgements until you have all the necessary information. The best tools you get from education are the ones that help you do this, and they are very rarely ones that are certificated.
 
All these certificates, etc prove is that either you could jump through a certain hoop at a certain time in a satisfactory manner, or that the people who were judging you couldn't stand the sight of you any more and gave you one anyway just to get rid of you. And I am not joking about that - I've experienced it happening on several occasions, despite my objections about 'devaluing the currency', etc.
John Stevenson21/05/2011 12:21:39
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Good points Steve,
 
Other than 3 GCSE's, Glue sniffing, ice cube rolling and grievous bodily harm, none of my qualifications are now recognised or know by modern employers since the advent of dumbed down qualifications like NVQ.
 
Add to this none of my previous employers are even around except REME who won't answer any queries anyway so you can finish up life as invisible or just lie thru your teeth as it can't be checked.
 
A friend of mine with 10,000 letters after his name went before a selection panel where all these letter can be converted into a doctorate if you can satisfy the panel. he arrived on said day to sit in a waiting room full of hopefuls.
 
First guy goes in and comes out 20 minutes later sweating and not looking hopeful, same for the second guy.
 
John goes in and is asked to explain why he wants to condense all these qualifications. Instead of listing what he's done etc he just said "well it's easier to get on one line of a form and I'd stand a better chance of getting a last minute flight "
 
There were looks of incredulity from one member to another, they then nodded and granted it. In and out in literally 2 minutes. Since then he's still been studying as it's needed for his position and at present his full title is Dr. Dr, Dr. John P***** but he only uses the one Dr.
 
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NJH21/05/2011 15:25:43
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Agreed
Qualifications on their own say only that a specified area has been studied to a level, and maybe (only maybe) understood, sufficient to satisfy an examiner at the time.
Many years ago I took, and passed with distinction, a course in the principles of microwave radio . I have never used this knowledge but I keep the notes. Pages of calculations, I don't understand a word! I get it out from time to time - it reminds me of how little I do know. So I have a qualification in microwave radio but don't take my advice if you have a query about it!
On the other hand I have absolutely no qualifications in mechanical engineering. i do, however have some experience. If something worked for me or if I have a suggestion on how I would proceed in a certain circumstance I am happy to share it. From the useful comments in general on the posts here I find others share this approach.
Profile ? My background wouldn't help folk much but maybe I can think of a few things which might but for now - back to the decorating!
( You may notice rather more posts from me of late as this is an excuse for not getting on with it)
 
Regards
 
Norman
 

Edited By NJH on 21/05/2011 15:26:36

Edited By NJH on 21/05/2011 15:27:31

Ramon Wilson21/05/2011 16:07:32
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but for now - back to the decorating!
( You may notice rather more posts from me of late as this is an excuse for not getting on with it)
 
 
Oh 'nice one' Norman, I get far too much stick from you know who but who cares - "it's good to talk" eh.
 
After reading Chris's OP yesterday and agreeing with the sentiment I felt remorse enough to do as requested having posted on here for sometime. Wrote it all, even decided to try to attach an Avatar but lost the whole bloody lot before posting
 
I think in principle it's probably the right thing to do if you post a lot but in my case theres no doctorate in fact no qualifications at all - well that's not quite true - I do have one, in Health and Safety actually but we won't go there will we - however despite that lack I think it fair to say I've had a reasonably formative life since leaving school at fifteen - I'll try and have another go a bit later then.
 
Regards - Ramon
 

Edited By Ramon Wilson on 21/05/2011 16:08:29

chris stephens21/05/2011 16:12:42
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Hi Guys,
I am quite proud of my Honours Degree from the University of Life.
Mind you, when you get to a certain age they are two a penny.
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magpie22/05/2011 15:43:49
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I agree with Les Jones 1, that an approx. location is very helpfull. A few weeks ago i got in touch with a chap who only lives 1/2 mile away, and the contact has been of benifit to us both so far. How did i contact this chap? through a USA model engineer website!!!!!
The Merry Miller22/05/2011 16:38:38
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I also agree with Les and Magpie, all we need is perhaps the county and town and country for our overseas members.
 
Do we really need the persons life history, it must make some of us feel quite inadequate.
 
Incidentally I posted this suggestion to the forum several weeks ago but had hardly any response from the living dead.
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