The structured studying part is what got me. I picked up a cert last year and found out I'd been doing a lot of stuff wrong for years just because I learned on the job. Stuff like proper subnetting and security best practices that nobody at my old place bothered with. It's not that you can't learn that on your own, but having a syllabus forces you to cover the boring stuff you'd skip otherwise. Pair it with your actual work experience and you look way more legit in interviews.

Did your uncle ever mention if he uses soap on it?

@kais67 is right that it applies to everything, but if you chase perfection on every job you'll never finish on time or make any money. Code is the minimum for a reason - it keeps things safe without turning every house into a museum piece.

Yeah, 30 feels more realistic for most people trying to get it right? Solidarity though - 500 decks is just straight up dedication to the craft.

12 minutes late because my bike lane knowledge is now expert level.