Why do you want to become a CCIE?

I'm interested to see why one would want to become a CCIE.

Money, self-gratification, job requirement, ego, other reasons?

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dead_p00l

Ryan82 wrote: »

I wouldn't shovel crap all day for 500,000 dollars a year.

Where do i get my shovel?

But really for the knowledge, and the achievement itself. If there happened to be a corresponding pay increase i wouldn't argue.

nel

shodown wrote: »

100K salaries can be had without the CCIE. You can get those with professional level certs and real game

I never thought this would be the case but ive recently found out that this can be very true and a very realistic target, even without CCIE.

i would love to get the CCIE. For me its the challenge, the prestige and the level of knowledge in my field i will have. My issue with the CCIE, and will probably always be the issue, is the fact that it takes so damn long and can consume alot of those precious years imo as life pretty much goes on hold. Ive worked in a Ops/implementation role but now i have moved across to a design role. Im going to see where work leads in terms of exposure - this will determine if i ever take the IE.

NetworkVeteran

shodown wrote: »

100K salaries can be had without the CCIE.

$100k is long behind. Agreed, that's an intermediate-level salary.

I see the CCIE more as a way to get closer to $200k. I love what I do, but I'm a mercenary.

Vik210

When I had the dream to be a CCIE, it was purely because of ego!

froggy3132000 wrote: »

I would give up CCIE to shovel crap for 500K/yr. Please let me know where I sign.

I think I have more chances to have 500k/y as dont have a any CCIE to give up..

Forsaken_GA

Why is there no option for 'chicks' in the poll?!!?!?!

For me, there's no one real answer. What drew me to the CCIE in the first place was the challenge, and ultimately, that remains my motivating factor. I'm not sure if that goes towards ego, or self-gratification. From my perspective, ego and money are certainly factors, but they're secondary, I like tough challenges because I find them interesting.

gorebrush

Well am I allowed to answer because strictly speaking I am not doing it?

Two answers: -

1. I'll resume shortly. New job.
2. My answer for the poll is - self gratification

jamesp1983

shodown wrote: »

100K salaries can be had without the CCIE. You can get those with professional level certs and real game

Agreed.

dover

I'm with Forsaken...for me its about the challenge. I just recently decided to go for the CCIE Security - not for money or even job prospects - but because I enjoy everything about it.

Plus it means I not only get to finish my CCNP Sec studies but I'll also get to spend the time on the CCNP level R/S material - so I can be well rounded enough for the lab.

Tell me something is extremely hard to do - and that most people either won't try at all or will try and fail - and I want to do it. But I may have a mental problem...

Forsaken_GA

dover wrote: »

Tell me something is extremely hard to do - and that most people either won't try at all or will try and fail - and I want to do it. But I may have a mental problem...

Oh, I wouldn't say it's a mental problem, I prefer to think of it as the stubborn ******* gene.

As Barney Stinson would say.... CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!

Roguetadhg

Do it for the chicks and because it's there.

We can do a lot of things, don't need to get a CCIE to get a good paying job. Heck, Don't need to do a lot of things, we can play Xbox or Playstation and call it a month. I think getting a CCIE would be an achievement few persons could get.

As duke would say:

"I like a good cigar...and a bad woman..."

dover

Nice!

One more Barny-ism describing a CCIE...its like a marathon - there are two steps "“Step one, you start running. There is no step two.”

PsychoFin

Epic revive!

Hmm, my thirst for knowledge would be the main reason, but the street cred is also nice. I mean, sometimes it's just easier to answer the 'Why?' question with a link to your CCIE # verification page

Zartanasaurus

What's the difference between ego and self-gratification?

Mrock4

One requires hand lotion?

Sorry..couldn't resist...

Zartanasaurus

Forsaken_GA

Zartanasaurus wrote: »

What's the difference between ego and self-gratification?

Well, from my perspective, self-gratification is something I do for me. It doesn't matter whether or not anyone else approves or cares, I'm happy I did it.

Ego is when I walk into my bosses office after passing the CCIE and explaining how I need a big raise, like right now. Also, shouting down junior admins when they question me and pointing to the plaque and asking them what their number is

NOC-Ninja

Wow I havent seen you posting for awhile.

Forsaken_GA

Been on and off, very busy at work, very busy studying, so I check in when I literally have nothing else to do, or I'm waiting on something else hehe. Right now I've got to wait on a slow ass field technician to run some fiber jumpers

tigerplug

For me, mainly out of interest to learn more and understand the protocols.
Careers advancement is a welcome byproduct!

mapletune

I'm getting my CCNA this weekend. That certification is to (hopefully) get me into the IT industry. I don't mind starting from the bottom and climbing up.

Getting the CCNP will probably be about 1) Learning and 2) trying to climb the ladder

However, CCIE is a different beast altogether. Even though it may help you with your job, I believe most people dedicate a lot of time and effort mainly because they love what they do; they love networking.

So, for me it's the same

CCIE for self-gratification!

vinbuck

I'm doing it because you get massive street credit

Panzer919

I think Ego and self gratification kinda go together so that's one part. Another part of my reason is because not everyone can do it. Lastly because someone once told me I would never amount to anything. CCIE would be a great middle finger to wave in their face

jamesp1983

Panzer919 wrote: »

Lastly because someone once told me I would never amount to anything. CCIE would be a great middle finger to wave in their face

I know exactly what you mean. I had a parent as well as a few nuns tell me that when I was a kid.