Originally Posted by flynavyj

I do agree that life experience is worth something, in fact, it's worth it's weight in gold. The problem is, that when you apply for a job, you're probably sending in a resume. If your resume states only the previous occupations you've held, but mentioned nothing of "certified mechanical technician- Yamaha, Honda, Kawasaki" how do i know that you worked for a reputable company, or, if you just dabbled with fixing outboard motors on your weekend? Also, i can't expect an employer to go through a process of "weeding out" applicants based on any quantitative number of life experiences.