Rewards for passing tests

I am going to go take the CCENT test here soon and I have decided that the gift to myself for passing is buying a few different color spools of cat 5e cabling and redoing my lab wiring. Is it just me or do other people buy themselves gifts for passing tests or anything of that nature.

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MrRyte

Patel128 wrote: »

I am going to go take the CCENT test here soon and I have decided that the gift to myself for passing is buying a few different color spools of cat 5e cabling and redoing my lab wiring. Is it just me or do other people buy themselves gifts for passing tests or anything of that nature.

Considering how challenging even the lowly CCENT can be, I think a person should definately reward themselves for passing the exam. As for buying CAT 5e cables instead of a six-pack of your favorite beer-well; that's up to you to choose....

mattlee09

MrRyte wrote: »

Considering how challenging even the lowly CCENT can be, I think a person should definately reward themselves for passing the exam. As for buying CAT 5e cables instead of a six-pack of your favorite beer-well; that's up to you to choose....

I can't talk much - usually I just end up buying more Cisco books I'd like to eventually read.

But yeah, I need 8 more flat rollover cables for my 2501-16, and some nice looking crossover cables that would be easy to identify. I should probably order those pretty quick before my ICND2 though...I'll probably need them for the labs I want to do prior to the test,

Patel128

@MrRyte
I am only 19 and I dont drink but maybe a bottle of coke since I've given it up to drop weight would be good.

mattlee09

Patel128 wrote: »

@MrRyte
I am only 19 and I dont drink but maybe a bottle of coke since I've given it up to drop weight would be good.

Make it something special though, like a pack of bottles or just a single "bottle" if possible. I was off of the stuff for 2 months, had one Dr Pepper, and am just coming off (hopefully) after gaining back 15 pounds. Be careful!

Patel128

Yeah. I've been off for a while. I tried some coke zero and I dont like it anymore.
I just looked online for cat5e cabling and its a lot cheaper than I thought.

Monkerz

I think my reward is bugging my boss for reimbursement. Knowing that those grey hairs are caused by me, just makes my day.

hiddenknight821

A better reward would be to reward yourself a trip to Canada, and drink there legally.

Cheer.

NewManSoon

hiddenknight821 wrote: »

A better reward would be to reward yourself a trip to Canada, and drink there legally. Cheer.

...and we have better beer

MrRyte

Patel128 wrote: »

@MrRyte
I am only 19 and I dont drink but maybe a bottle of coke since I've given it up to drop weight would be good.

I see....in that case; enjoy a NON-ALCOHOLIC mixed drink like a strawberry pina-colada, margarita, daquiri or Cubre Libre.

andy4tech

Man reward yourself with whatever you wanted,it's worth it.

VAHokie56

Patel128 wrote: »

@MrRyte
I am only 19 and I dont drink but maybe a bottle of coke since I've given it up to drop weight would be good.

sheesh I was a VERY bad 19 year old compared to you

Patel128

Haha. Now I am thinking of adding on to just the cables. I probably should be studying instead of wondering what to get when I pass it. Gotta study to pass I would assume

Mierdin

mattlee09 wrote: »

I can't talk much - usually I just end up buying more Cisco books I'd like to eventually read.

That's basically what I did. My CCNA was a milestone on my way upwards and onwards so I didn't immediately feel that a big reward was necessary. Maybe after CCNP or CCIE.

I have heard of people getting themselves iPADs, new computers, vacations, etc. I took myself out to lunch when I got my CCNA - I can't imagine spending so much money on a reward after experiencing the cost of the exam and related study materials, etc.

Qord

My reward for myself was a whole week of doing nothing. I still did the regular day-to-day stuff like work, but for the first time in months I allowed myself to relax a little. I had forgotten what it was like to come home from work and sit down without a book in hand.

phonetic.man

Mierdin wrote: »

I have heard of people getting themselves iPADs, new computers, vacations, etc. I took myself out to lunch when I got my CCNA - I can't imagine spending so much money on a reward after experiencing the cost of the exam and related study materials, etc.

Costco is just across the street from the testing center I use. After tests I usually stop for a slice of pizza or a hotdog.

Dakinggamer87

My reward is usually taking a break to relax from studying by playing some video games and drinking Coca-Cola or getting some ice cream.