What to do at this boring job?

loxleynew

My current job of 9 months or so has deteriorated to desktop support where it was systems administrator (hired on as this). They basically hired someone else who does all that work now and my access was revoked on most of the systems side. Note this was not due to me being bad or sucking just the way that corporate wanted. We have multiple sites across the U.S. So here I am bored out of my mind and kind of feeling like my IT skills are deteriorating.

So Here I have a decent paying job (still low end decent but nonetheless) with 4 years of IT experience and certs in MCSA and MCDST. Which direction should I go if you were me?

The question is what to do from here? Get my CCNA or MCSE or MCITP? What would you do? I think my eventual goal is either to be high end system admin or go into networking. If I get my CCNA would that quickly move me on to another job so i'm not so bored or would I be best looking to get into another system admin job and then pursue CCNA? Would CCNA look better for a systems admin job or just a neutral point?

nhpr

My immediate reaction is that it might be helpful if you let your immediate superior know you'd like additional/more challenging responsibilities. Assuming that you haven't talked to anyone about this, bosses aren't necessarily mind readers so you could very well get something out of a quick chat.

As for a CCNA, having a basic knowledge of networks can only help in IT. Every machine is going to be hooked up to some network or another, so it would help round out your overall knowledge.

loxleynew

If I went CCENT would that also be beneficial on a resume or do people only care about CCNA title? I was thinking of doing the two test process.

The corporate structure here is a mess. My boss is in a different country and even if I did say anything nothing would be done beside get more work to create more distribution lists (yay). It seems there are about 20 managers in IT at this company.

LordQarlyn

Yep, always let your supervisor know you need additional or challenging work. If you've honestly been doing your existing job at a decent level of quality, he/she will see that.
Many times, bosses don't always know "behind the scenes" about a person's performance. One person may achieve a specific level with ease, while another may struggle to get to the same level.
Sometimes you have to toot your own horn...

ehnde

loxleynew wrote: »

If I went CCENT would that also be beneficial on a resume or do people only care about CCNA title? I was thinking of doing the two test process.

The corporate structure here is a mess. My boss is in a different country and even if I did say anything nothing would be done beside get more work to create more distribution lists (yay). It seems there are about 20 managers in IT at this company.

I know a guy who got hired with a CCENT, but he also has an M.S. in education. Do the two test method if you want. There is no cost advantage going the 1 test route .

Do you want to be a manager in IT or do you want to become a technical expert? Don't let your current limitations at this job control your career decisions.

loxleynew

ehnde wrote: »

I know a guy who got hired with a CCENT, but he also has an M.S. in education. Do the two test method if you want. There is no cost advantage going the 1 test route .

Do you want to be a manager in IT or do you want to become a technical expert? Don't let your current limitations at this job control your career decisions.

I believe more technical not management.