My Carappy Life....
06-11-2004 | 08:56 AM
#76
That krayzie Mexican
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From: Albuquerque
Lets get some more pics of the Lambo and the girl. Both are so hot. You are one extremely lucky guy. I can't even imagine what it is like to drive a car like that. The feeling that EVERYONE (even ferrari owners) are staring. Man you are so lucky.
04-15-2005 | 02:53 AM
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seriously people need to stop freakin complaining. why can't you guys be happy for the guy and stop being techinical. sorry im just kind of annoyed from always having to hear complaints. blahh. newayz yeah addicitrx is a good guy. i know him personally. and he acts no way like a cocky or flashy kind of guy. he's a cool guy. haha i don't know i felt like i needed to vent.
04-15-2005 | 03:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Gord96BRG
What does? An engineering degree from an accredited university. It's very simple. I'm not meaning to give you a hard time, but them's the facts - if you want to call yourself an engineer, that's what it takes. Without that degree - you aren't an engineer. Well, I'll also mention - 12 year old kids are NOT doing engineering work. You're grossly exaggerating your qualifications in your claim to the title anyway. If you want to call yourself an engineer - go spend 4 years in university.
I'm happy for you for your success, you're very fortunate. I imagine you also work very hard for it, so don't get me wrong, I don't begrudge you anything. However - I and every other legitimate engineer worked very hard to earn the title, even though we generally have much less money than you. I can't see that you need to misappropriate the title that you haven't earned. You wouldn't seriously consider going around calling yourself a lawyer, doctor, or chartered accountant without having received the appropriate education, training and professional certification, would you? It's no different for the engineering profession.
Regards,
Gordon
I'm happy for you for your success, you're very fortunate. I imagine you also work very hard for it, so don't get me wrong, I don't begrudge you anything. However - I and every other legitimate engineer worked very hard to earn the title, even though we generally have much less money than you. I can't see that you need to misappropriate the title that you haven't earned. You wouldn't seriously consider going around calling yourself a lawyer, doctor, or chartered accountant without having received the appropriate education, training and professional certification, would you? It's no different for the engineering profession.
Regards,
Gordon
04-15-2005 | 05:23 AM
#83
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From: Vancouver BC
Originally Posted by TR1GGERx1
seriously people need to stop freakin complaining. why can't you guys be happy for the guy and stop being techinical. sorry im just kind of annoyed from always having to hear complaints. blahh. newayz yeah addicitrx is a good guy. i know him personally. and he acts no way like a cocky or flashy kind of guy. he's a cool guy. haha i don't know i felt like i needed to vent.
04-15-2005 | 10:22 AM
#87
I like rusty spoons
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From: Calgary, Alberta
Originally Posted by Rotary Rasp
I haven't finished college yet, but I have my MCSE. Does that make me an engineer? ...yes it does :D
I find it an insult to my profession that people call themselves engineers without an accredited degree. Technically, in Canada (and most european countries), you aren't really even an engineer unless you've worked at least 4 years in the industry, registered with your professional organization, and passed a test. Then you get to sign your name with P.Eng (professional engineer).
Good luck in college, though. And no, an MCSE definitely does not make you an engineer. Maybe down there, but not in most places.
<end rant>
Sorry Rotary, I bet you were just joking anyways - this is just a touchy subject for me and I had to vent.
Last edited by khtm; 04-15-2005 at 10:24 AM.
04-15-2005 | 11:21 AM
#88
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Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE 2003)
No, I wasn't joking. Nor am I joking when I say I have my A+, Network +, Server +, and i'm in the process on getting my CNA.
According to microsoft, i'm an engineer; according to my employeer, i'm an engineer
No, I wasn't joking. Nor am I joking when I say I have my A+, Network +, Server +, and i'm in the process on getting my CNA.
According to microsoft, i'm an engineer; according to my employeer, i'm an engineer
04-15-2005 | 11:30 AM
#89
RX8 HA HA
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From: Gardena Cali 310
im 23 and i a have 2 bachelor degrees. 1 in computer information systems and the other in network communications management. I do technical support for a credited computer component company. I still consider myself a peon. Hhahah..did i also mention that i drive a crx.haha
04-15-2005 | 11:46 AM
#90
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Rotary, in Canada you would not be an engineer. In fact, if you called yourself an engineer, or had it written on your business card, you could be sued by the CCPE since they have a trademark on the term "engineer".
It's sad to see that people feel it's socially acceptable to call themselves an engineer without having gone through the minimum 4 or 5 rigorous years of a bachelor's degree.
MCSE. Ha.
It's sad to see that people feel it's socially acceptable to call themselves an engineer without having gone through the minimum 4 or 5 rigorous years of a bachelor's degree.
MCSE. Ha.
04-15-2005 | 12:24 PM
#91
I like rusty spoons
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From: Calgary, Alberta
This is actually an interesting read, Rotary.
http://www.peo.on.ca/enforcement/CCP...o_NewsRel.html
http://www.peo.on.ca/enforcement/CCP...o_NewsRel.html
04-15-2005 | 12:25 PM
#92
Mmmmm... Rotary Donut
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From: Lake in the Hills, IL (NW Chicago Burbs)
Originally Posted by Rotary Rasp
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE 2003)
No, I wasn't joking. Nor am I joking when I say I have my A+, Network +, Server +, and i'm in the process on getting my CNA.
According to microsoft, i'm an engineer; according to my employeer, i'm an engineer
No, I wasn't joking. Nor am I joking when I say I have my A+, Network +, Server +, and i'm in the process on getting my CNA.
According to microsoft, i'm an engineer; according to my employeer, i'm an engineer
BTW, I'm not knocking your certifications- I'm also an MCSE (97) and CNE (97), but they don't make me an engineer... my degree from UF does.
04-15-2005 | 01:07 PM
#93
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From: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Originally Posted by khtm
Rotary, in Canada you would not be an engineer. In fact, if you called yourself an engineer, or had it written on your business card, you could be sued by the CCPE since they have a trademark on the term "engineer".
It's sad to see that people feel it's socially acceptable to call themselves an engineer without having gone through the minimum 4 or 5 rigorous years of a bachelor's degree.
MCSE. Ha.
It's sad to see that people feel it's socially acceptable to call themselves an engineer without having gone through the minimum 4 or 5 rigorous years of a bachelor's degree.
MCSE. Ha.
:p
04-15-2005 | 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by khtm
Rotary, in Canada you would not be an engineer. In fact, if you called yourself an engineer, or had it written on your business card, you could be sued by the CCPE since they have a trademark on the term "engineer".
It's sad to see that people feel it's socially acceptable to call themselves an engineer without having gone through the minimum 4 or 5 rigorous years of a bachelor's degree.
MCSE. Ha.
It's sad to see that people feel it's socially acceptable to call themselves an engineer without having gone through the minimum 4 or 5 rigorous years of a bachelor's degree.
MCSE. Ha.
04-15-2005 | 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by G8rboy
Well, that's quickly changing in the US... you won't be considered an engineer for long. Check out the new U.S. Fair Labor Standards Act - for businesses and corporations to be in compliance, they can no longer title employees as "engineers" unless they are real engineers with 4 year degrees from accredited institutions. My company sent out a bulletin to hiring managers on the first of the month mandating we adhere to the new laws.
BTW, I'm not knocking your certifications- I'm also an MCSE (97) and CNE (97), but they don't make me an engineer... my degree from UF does.
BTW, I'm not knocking your certifications- I'm also an MCSE (97) and CNE (97), but they don't make me an engineer... my degree from UF does.
04-15-2005 | 05:29 PM
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From: Jamestown, NC
I agree with the prior two posts - this thread got hijacked and became an engineering argument vs. blasting some "silver spoon" rich kid who's using daddy's money to finance his car habit. Back to topic...
First of all, the "supermodel" girlfriend picture can be absconded from any website. Although I'm well blessed in the wife department, I could claim any number of strippers as my girlfriend if I only post a picture of them. Enough about that.
Secondly, I think that, if I'm wrong on the above statement, you must be either a) incredibly lucky, b) incredibly good looking, c) incredibly charismatic, d) all of the above, e) a charity case for which she is caring, or f) an LA money grabber on the level of Anna Nicole Smith who is hoping that you kill yourself by falling off of your wallet. I'm not a betting man, but if I were to guess, I'd take F. Any takers?
First of all, the "supermodel" girlfriend picture can be absconded from any website. Although I'm well blessed in the wife department, I could claim any number of strippers as my girlfriend if I only post a picture of them. Enough about that.
Secondly, I think that, if I'm wrong on the above statement, you must be either a) incredibly lucky, b) incredibly good looking, c) incredibly charismatic, d) all of the above, e) a charity case for which she is caring, or f) an LA money grabber on the level of Anna Nicole Smith who is hoping that you kill yourself by falling off of your wallet. I'm not a betting man, but if I were to guess, I'd take F. Any takers?