I wonder too about some of these "Engineers in name only" but hey whatever these guys might be doing this part-time while working an actual full-time gig. I'm not going to just pull someone down unless given reason to. Actual concrete reason. I will say to your point however that people need to manage their expectations. Never put too much reliance on one source for anything and that's just a good life lesson period.
If you see something you don't like and want to criticize or correct it, from the inside out can be a long and arduous process as opposed to "Buildzoid" (Sorry but is he a rapper?) So yeah the whole "god's gift thing" can become a bit overdrawn I hear you there. Companies beware if they put too much stock in what people say far as I'm concerned. Professional credentials help in my opinion and to a degree.
They show you have been exposed to multiple environments in capacities where you had hands-on experience with all of the things you are relating to. So in my eyes, while that might be a detraction for many to most people especially those I work with; we're pretty objective with realities that have to do with our work (engineering) regardless of the source (at least I am) if it's a 20-year-old kid so be it and good for him far as I care.
I think making a name for yourself can either really work for you or against you. It requires a degree of self-control and tact that many young people lack but it's not to say they cannot do it. Optics, optics are important in the professional world, even mine. The perception of something is more important than reality at times which can really suck but it's a good thing to be aware of if you value your job. Also knowing when to explain the situation is completely wrong and provide the solution and when not to. Odd as that last one may sound lol.
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