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Community User · 21 May 2025
Been working hard to complete online certs to level up my skills. But lately I keep hearing things like “Certs no use one,” or “Why waste time? Experience more important" from my family. I get that hands-on experience matters, but does that mean upskilling is pointless? I’m genuinely trying to improve myself, not just for show. Anyone else faced this kind of discouragement? How do you respond without sounding defensive? Or better yet—how do you prove your certs are worth it?
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Community User · 22 May 2025
People don’t always see the bigger picture. I treat certs as tools, they don’t replace experience, but they open doors. I usually reply with, “I’d rather be ready when the opportunity comes.” And honestly, a few certs helped me get interviews that I wouldn’t have gotten otherwise.
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