sent with some reservation. perhaps a bit too personal. maybe some are interested in what is below.
""Symon Thurlow"" wrote in message [EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]... > Hi guys, > > Looking for some feedback as to how difficult it would be to pass the > CCIE lab if networking was not your primary role. > > For instance, I am a bit of an IT generalist, networking probably takes > up 30% of my time. I don't feel confident that only working this much > with Cisco devices would enable me to retain enough knowledge to pass > the lab. > > I know that it is possible to cram for months and then possibly pass, > but it is sort of pointless if you forget it a couple months later > (IMHO). > > Thoughts? It can be easy to get caught up in things like certifications, work, career goals. This can lead to a somewhat distorted perspective. As others have said, only you can answer the question as to what is best for you. Others can only offer points of view. I would say, however, that whatever your choice, you should never forget the really important things in your life, as only you can define them. Knowing what is important to you, it is easier to schedule study time, lab dates, career pursuits, and personal matters. Over the past year I have come to realize that I have other things in my life that I believe are more important than any certification pursuit. Things like dying parents, growing children who need and deserve a parent's interest and attention, a spouse who is feeling neglected because of time spend locked away with books and routers. What good does it do anyone to become a CCIE if in the process you lose something of these other things? Someone who focuses too much on any single aspect of their life gets out of balance, which in turn can be the source of discontent. It is an old joke, but no one reaches the end of their life wishing they had spent more time at the office, or more time studying, or achieving more certifications. You get out of life what you put into it. Certification study, achievement, and work are but a few things. Family, relationships, the good you do for others make up the rest. Sometimes the personal things SHOULD interfere with your job. Apologies for this bit of melancholy. Chuck -- TANSTAAFL "there ain't no such thing as a free lunch" > > Symon Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=57964&t=57936 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
