A couple of weeks ago I went and took a test for Mensa membership. It was mostly a whim inspired by someone at work that is a member and a discussion with some co-workers.
I have not failed a test in about 15 years, when I first sat for the Amateur Radio technician level test. Working with computers and IT, certification tests are common and even the Red Hat Certified Engineer exam was challenging but I completed it and knew that I had done well. When I left from the Mensa exam, I had not completed anything and had no gauge of how well I did.
I received an offer to join Mensa last Friday, so it looks like I did well enough. There are a number of Special Interest Groups including Amateur Radio and Photography and I was surprised to find no Linux or Open Source Software SIGs. I’m just a regular guy whose would like to meet folks and have interesting conversations. The local members I have met are not pretentious at all and have been altogether enjoyable to visit with.