This might be doing others a disservice. Don't avoid certification altogether, some people actually enjoy the study/test and tangible outcome of certification.

This might be doing others a disservice. Don't avoid certification altogether, some people actually enjoy the study/test and tangible outcome of certification. I personally have none, it's not for me. Rather avoid certification if you just want to have 20 lines on your resume to look like a ninja and brag. I'm a hiring manager in infosec, and same deal if you brag about certs I start to tune out.