You don't want more $$$? (Score 1)

Wouldn't economy want certification? Not only does it raise the bar (hopefully) to a standard business would be more apt to trust, but it also allows a certified technician to charge more for his "qualified" time. "After all," he says to his hapless and hopeless customer, "if you want a talentless hack to take a whack at fixing your $10,000 problem, go ahead; it won't cost you much (up front). But if you want someone who knows what he's doing to take a look at it, you're going to have to hire my certified tushy!"