I'd go with a Cisco job. Though it does appear you know your scheduling for
study time, nothing replaces real world (not even training). I have 2
friends who took low paying Cisco TAC jobs for a couple years, just to
finish their CCIE's.
Secondly- why is the CCIE your only option ??? I work in an office where
CCIE's come & go (yes CCIE's) because they do as your friend did (make
Freshman mistakes @ critical times). Enterprise networks aren't easy, CCIE
or not. Some people will never obtain Cisco cert's, yet they're still the
first people you want in you're corner when everything starts heading for
the fan :-) I have a Nortel guy like this. Although obtaining the CCIE is
an ultimate goal for a lot of people (me included), I think many people set
this goal & forget that this cert. is intended to be the representation of a
seasoned expert (not to make us all protocol jockeys)
Just my .02
Good Luck
Phil
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ashfaq Aslam" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Cisco Group Study" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2001 4:23 AM
Subject: Calling all CCIEs for advice...Help!!!
> Hi there,
>
> I am in a bit of dilemma...I would like your opinion on the following
> matter:
>
> I work for Bloomberg Financial Markets, and my company is *not* very
> supportive towards me learning Cisco material as they have top of the
range
> switches and routers that cost around 250k each. They don't want no one
to
> touch them except the Project Managers after a colleague of mine who works
> as a Network Supervisor buggered a 250K Switch (6509) and brought down the
> entire network. She (accidentally!) brought down the entire network
during
> a trade day when there was approx. 2000 people running around in their
> trade/share deals from around the world. Not a very good move by her!!
>
> Also, I don't know what's with my company but they are trying to
cheapskate
> me with very little training and poor salary for the responsibility they
> have given me. Bloomberg is a very good company but the
> training/benefits/salary are appalling!!
>
> If you had a choice what would you do:
>
> 1) Work for Bloomberg with the following shift: 3 nights on, 7 days off,
4
> nights on, 7 days off, etc. One is able to study 6 hours each night at
work
> as well during the 7 days they give as time off. So literally it is
> possible to study Cisco full-time and beyond with no time constraints.
> Down side: Not learning many new Cisco skills at work or very little.
> Mostly maintenance work and a bit of troubleshooting work on NT/Cisco/NW,
> and other Television stuff.
>
> 2) Or would you go to another company which will require 100% Cisco
> hands-on at work. You can demand higher salary and possibly training.
> Downside: Will be required to work the normal 9am-5/6pm hours. Which
means
> less time for Cisco studying and it will take longer to prepare for the
CCIE
> lab.
>
> The problem with number 2 is that it will take me at least 18-24 months to
> get the lab under my belt. 12-18 months studying for it. A further 3-6
> months if I have to reset the lab exam, possible more...
>
> With option one, I can study:
>
> From Monday to Sunday (7 Days) - Up to 12 hours Hands-on practice on home
> lab and reading each day.
>
> Mon - 6 hours (reading at work - night)
> Tue - 6 hours (reading at work - night)
> Wed - 6 hours (reading at work - night)
>
> From Thursday to Wednesday (7 Days) - Up to 12 hours Hands-on practice on
> home lab and reading each day.
>
> Thur - 6 hours (reading at work - night)
> Fri - 6 hours (reading at work - night)
> Sat - 6 hours (reading at work - night)
> Sun - 6 hours (reading at work - night)
> Etc....
>
> With this much time studying and practice on my home lab I can get CCIE
lab
> pretty soon compared to an average person studying for it.
>
> If you had the choice which option would you choose from the above - 1 or
2?
> I just want your opinions ?
>
> Also, does anyone know of a CCIE who has completed the actual lab without
a
> Cisco job, just by practicing lab scenarios on a (complete) lab at home?
>
> Any feedback welcomed!
>
> Regards,
> Ash
>
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