I would argue that while the CCIE lab itself does not require a job that consists of 100% networking (heck, some guys have passed the lab without ever touching a production network before in their life), the main reason for most people to try the lab - which is to get a high-level networking job - essentially requires a job that is 100% networking. Gone are the days when you could get your 4-digit (now 5-digit) number and somebody would immediately hand you a job. Nowadays, employers scrutinize your experience to the nth degree.
The fact of the matter is, if you don't have significant experience to accompany your number, you're gonna find it damn hard to get a job. Just look at all the unemployed CCIE's, which tend to be disproportionately skewed towards those with low experience (yes, some CCIE's with lots of experience are having trouble too, but nothing even close to those with little/no experience). Now this is not to say that you shouldn't study for your lab. What I'm saying is that you need to ask yourself what you hope to accomplish by going down this road and how realistic your expectations are. If you decide that the CCIE still fills your career goals, then great. But if not, then maybe you should spend your time doing something else. There are only 24 hours in a day and you need to decide what is the best use of those hours. Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=57953&t=57936 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
