I was recently awarded an Advanced Diploma after working on it for two years. I was looking through the past certificates that I have. Guess what! I have also an Advanced Diploma in Mass Media. I did it when I was back in University (more than 10 years ago), thinking of exposure and diversification (just in case). Similarly, I have a Certificate in General Insurance. If it were ten years back, I would be so proud of all these academic achievements.  Not today. In fact, I just wonder why on earth did I spend the money on these stuff. So what if you have some many designations, so many degrees, so many certificates under your belt? What difference does it make if you don't make use of it, intend to make use of it, or have plans for what to do with it? ...