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re: Taking the Project Management (PMP) Certification. How was the Test?

Posted on 7/28/14 at 5:57 pm to
Posted by Cajun Revolution
Member since Apr 2009
44671 posts
Posted on 7/28/14 at 5:57 pm to
No, I just laugh. You come in here trashing a certification, which is your right. Then proceed to belittle my work and what I do? Nah podnuh. Managing procurement and implementation from the public sector is exhaustive and has very little rewards. The PMP I'd universally recognized. Just because I don't use it in your sector , doesn't mean I wouldn't benefit.

But according to you, I'm just some dumbasses paper pusher. Yeah, ok.
Posted by dillpickleLSU
Philadelphia, PA
Member since Oct 2005
26424 posts
Posted on 7/28/14 at 5:59 pm to
If what you did was so meaningful and recognized, oil and gas would have sucked your dick and brought you in by now if you apply so much like you say you do.
Posted by Cajun Revolution
Member since Apr 2009
44671 posts
Posted on 7/28/14 at 6:00 pm to
I'm 28, dumbass. Quit acting like I'm some fricking mid career drop out.
Posted by dillpickleLSU
Philadelphia, PA
Member since Oct 2005
26424 posts
Posted on 7/28/14 at 6:02 pm to
I didn't say you were, but something's obviously not right. I've worked for like 6 different companies and applied for tons of jobs and went on 100s of interviews. I can recognize when something's not right with an approach.

Not flaming, just saying.
This post was edited on 7/28/14 at 6:02 pm
Posted by Cajun Revolution
Member since Apr 2009
44671 posts
Posted on 7/28/14 at 6:04 pm to
What's my approach Dill. I have six plus years of experience. Been responsible for literally hundreds of millions of dollars of state funds by 28. But something is wrong with my approach?
This post was edited on 7/28/14 at 6:04 pm
Posted by saltybulldog
MS Gulf Coast
Member since Aug 2007
1150 posts
Posted on 7/28/14 at 6:04 pm to
In my experience an MBA is a waste of time as well. Of course, I think the real measure is the individual.
Posted by Sheep
Neither here nor there
Member since Jun 2007
19695 posts
Posted on 7/28/14 at 6:05 pm to
quote:

PMP is just some bullshite certification that anyone can get and some people like


Posted by dillpickleLSU
Philadelphia, PA
Member since Oct 2005
26424 posts
Posted on 7/28/14 at 6:05 pm to
You work as A but apply for B but try to get bullshite certifications that won't help you make the switch. Ok, I'm done. Sorry you are mad.
Posted by Epic Cajun
Lafayette, LA
Member since Feb 2013
36322 posts
Posted on 7/28/14 at 6:07 pm to
quote:

In my experience an MBA is a waste of time as well. Of course, I think the real measure is the individual.


Definitely not a waste of time in some fields, in other fields you're on point.

Posted by Cajun Revolution
Member since Apr 2009
44671 posts
Posted on 7/28/14 at 6:07 pm to
Project Management is a big part of strategic procurement planning, bro. That's executive decision level.
Posted by TexasTiger01
Lake Houston
Member since Nov 2013
3215 posts
Posted on 7/28/14 at 6:07 pm to
If either of you flakes were worth a shite, you'd be fighting off recruiters instead of trying to justify a lack of talent....
Posted by dillpickleLSU
Philadelphia, PA
Member since Oct 2005
26424 posts
Posted on 7/28/14 at 6:08 pm to
No. Procurement is a small part of project management. That's the problem!
Posted by Cajun Revolution
Member since Apr 2009
44671 posts
Posted on 7/28/14 at 6:10 pm to
Why can't I just be good at the budgeting and procurement planning portions. That's all I care about. Why start a huge fricking deal running me down.
Posted by dillpickleLSU
Philadelphia, PA
Member since Oct 2005
26424 posts
Posted on 7/28/14 at 6:10 pm to
I just like busting his chops but I really was trying to give good advice
Posted by dillpickleLSU
Philadelphia, PA
Member since Oct 2005
26424 posts
Posted on 7/28/14 at 6:10 pm to
That's it..it's all about you when I was making it about the PMP.....now that's dumbassery
Posted by Epic Cajun
Lafayette, LA
Member since Feb 2013
36322 posts
Posted on 7/28/14 at 6:12 pm to
quote:

That's it..it's all about you when I was making it about the PMP.....now that's dumbassery


C'mon man, you definitely came in here to talk shite to him
Posted by dillpickleLSU
Philadelphia, PA
Member since Oct 2005
26424 posts
Posted on 7/28/14 at 6:13 pm to
That was a little of it, but I have had bad experiences with PMPs
Posted by TexasTiger01
Lake Houston
Member since Nov 2013
3215 posts
Posted on 7/28/14 at 6:16 pm to
The best advice I can give both of you is get out there and expose yourselves. Make descision, don't throw everything on your managers shoulders. Take on more than expected; don't overload yourself though. And for Christ sake, spend time in the field!!! The more application/field knowledge you have; the better manager you will be.

Facetime with clients is also important, don't be a douche; be a likable guy.
This post was edited on 7/28/14 at 6:21 pm
Posted by dillpickleLSU
Philadelphia, PA
Member since Oct 2005
26424 posts
Posted on 7/28/14 at 6:18 pm to
Couldn't have been said better. Nothing beats field experience.
Posted by CE Tiger
Metairie
Member since Jan 2008
41879 posts
Posted on 7/28/14 at 6:19 pm to
quote:

Nothing beats field experience.


except a PE Stamp
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