What is your reason behind of Certs?!

It maybe a little bit "foolish" question but when I have had a look around this forum and found lots of people signatures as well as their certs that they already got, it's really impressive...!
But should be a look behind, what is/are the reason(s) why they going to get so many certs like that? for knowledge? for making CV more beautiful or for showing off knowledge? Actually when I see their certs, someone got over 20, 30 certs, I really don't know which career path they are going on (some for virtualization, some stands for networking, some shows off linux, management...)
And about targets, someone have make targets for next year that he could reach out to 10 certs/12 months, it's incredible in my mind... How can he do that? There are lots of thinking slashing inside of my mind...

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sidninja

Mike7 wrote: »

Agree with the points. And if you are doing pre-sales, certification provides a level of credibility and customers ask less questions.

I'll be going into a presales role in January with my new company and that is another reason as well! Plus, getting letter after your name is fun too :P

ZzBloopzZ

Great thread! I do it strictly to pass online filters/HR/Government requirements, marketability and the biggest factor: ROI.

I have SO many friends that have tons of certs, but end up having them expire because they never needed it for their particular job role. I believe in getting minimum number of certs that directly will help you with your career path.

However, certain certs WILL change your career. I missed out on a guaranteed 140k job opportunity earlier this week simply because I did not have a CISSP. This is through a connection. Thus this will never happen to me again... thats why I am going to start studying for my CISSP next week. CISSP is everything in the DC area.