You probably have a lot more experience than I writing Perl ;-]
I consider myself an "Apprentice" when it comes to Perl, but I am getting there...

What is an "Apprentice" you may ask? Following is the Human Grading System I use when evaluating myself. Please note I did not author this, I got it from a presentation and asked the author where he had gotten it from. He said he picked it up somewhere and had adapted it, so I guess it's mostly his original work (his name is Dave Chappell). Anyway, I found it fascinating when I read it the first time and think is a good thing to share:

The Human Grading System
(original text from "Applying S88 - The Human Factor", by David A. Chappell - P&G - Presented at the World Batch Forum 2004)

Beginner

Beginners have the “book-knowledge” of what the skill or discipline is about. They have little to no practical knowledge or experience, and they require constant attention. At this stage, they have an awareness of what they are about, with little to no real knowledge on what to do with their “bookknowledge.”

Novice

Novices have progressed to the point of general, real-world, practical knowledge about the skill or discipline. They usually feel they have mastered the technology, and they will proceed to apply it with marginal results. They generally don't know enough to understand what they don't know, and they require a great amount of direction from those who have a higher level of skill. If an individual never advances beyond this level, they often feel and act as if they have achieved a much higher level than they are entitled to, leading to confusion and failed endeavors. They are often energetic, enthusiastic, and fearless in the application of the skill or discipline.

Apprentice

Apprentices have progressed to the point where they have effective practical knowledge about the skill or discipline, and they can successfully apply that knowledge. Some people are quite happy to stay at this level, and they decide not to invest additional effort to advance. Others have no choice, as they have reached the highest level that they are capable of achieving, and no amount of effort will enable them to advance. A few will progress on to the higher skill levels. They have respect for what they are doing, and they know what not to do, and when to seek advice.

Expert

Experts have advanced beyond practical knowledge to deep understanding, and they can leverage their skills in ways that have never been thought of before. They are able to mentor the beginners and novices and provide resource help for the apprentices.

Master

Masters have acquired “wisdom” as well as understanding, and they are able to incorporate new learning back into the skill or discipline in such a way that novices and apprentices can make use of them. A master can advance a discipline and improve a technology. Masters must take care as they use their skill, so those outside the discipline do not get a false impression as to the ease with which a discipline can be applied.

Often those outside a discipline will expect master level performance from apprentice and lower individuals.