Tom...
Sorry if I sounded defensive...
I figure one is either worthy of the Master rating, or not...
Personally, I busted my tail to pass the test. Took me three times, and on the third I ended up taking "one of those classes". Here's where the story really gets interesting... Ends up, the test had changed to reflect the 99 code, and the "teacher" was totally unprepared. He admitted to not being an electrician, not knowing what to tell us as far as preparing us for the test, and did not offer to give us a refund. So, with the help of a British engineer who was there to get his temporary ticket so he could preform his work at DuPont, I basically taught the class. It was completely to my surprise that I finally passed it.
I guess I'm trying to say that I feel I've earned the WV Masters rating, even if I may not qualify as a Master in any other place in the world. I'm achieving my dream of being a contractor, something I've wanted for 10 years. But, sometimes I worry that I'm not qualified... I cannot be my own judge.
Thanks for the words of encouragement...
-Virgil
[This message has been edited by sparky66wv (edited 05-22-2001).]
