Hello there JA In most cases experience is most important and will result in a better finished product. That being said, when one is in need of certain services, credentials such as licensing, insurances, bonds etc, should most certainly be considered. An example would be a building contractor. No amount of experience can stop an "Act of God" ( a storm, fire etc.) or an injury to a worker, they do happen, and when they do you are going to need those credentials or you may find your self in a bad situation. I also think that the effort to become "credentialed" is admirable and shows a desire to be correct, not getting credentialed can be an example of a certain laziness Ideally, credentials and experience are desired.
Experience is the teacher of all things. -Julius Caesar
EXPERIENCE IS THE BEST TEACHER - "The great Roman leader Julius Caesar recorded the earliest known version of this proverb, 'Experience is the teacher of all things,' in 'De Bello Civili' (c. 52 B.C.).
Neither. The cops will give you a ticket for speeding whether you're a race car driver (experience ) or someone who's gotten a lot of traffic tickets in their lifetime (credentials).
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