Morgan, I too know what you are thinking about this whole industry. I got my CCNA in 2000 and now I am one test away from the CCNP (Support exam) doing the self-study route/home lab. I was lucky enough to work for a major networking company that allowed me to get my start on routers and then moved on to an ISP as a Net Engineer where I had lots of exposure to Cisco but now am lay-ed off due to the back economy. I'd say sit back and get some real life experiences under your belt. Then decide if you want to continue further in the certification track, ie CCNP, CCIE or you may just want to do the security route which is still challenging and the way things are now security is very high among the minds of companies who have a lot invested and a lot to loose without such measures taken into account.
Me, I'm taking the last exm for CCNP then take about two more years to get really seasoned before I attempt the CCIE. Whatever you do I think this is the right field to be in, if you are passionate about networking, don't listen to people who say I'd think again because its too saturated or the mkt sucks etc.. It'll all come back and then the people with the certs, knowledge, experience will again get the big $$$. PS - Get a home lab and tinker whenever possible, its invaluable for any exam/job. Good Luck. Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=48219&t=48217 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
