Bucking Bronco,
I think it is you my friend who needs to chill....
I don't think I ADVISED anyone to not get exams, indeed I imagine most people on here are already past the level of education I was talking about. i.e. my own.
So, before talking of soar away egos, just check your motives.
My advice was and is based on my life experience. It may not work for others, indeed your life may have taken a different route. So what if it has? We are doing the job we love, and both doing it well....otherwise we wouldn't be there would we???
So, just back down a little bit please.