--chris-- wrote: » I wanted to go into networking, but I may have arrived at that in a naive state because honestly this is my first real IT job. I have been exposed to so many different things here (we have about 400 people in IT here) that I know networking may not be my end game. At this point I am thinking a broad base of knowledge for the first few years then maybe I will come across something that I am really good and I will focus on that.
N2IT wrote: » It's called baseline goal setting. If you set to vacation to the Carribean and a tropical storm comes through several days, you have to reassess the situation, maybe consider going to another vacation spot. Or maybe you are a biology student but after second semester you decide you like Accounting. Should you continue to get you Biology degree? I believe you need to consistently reassess your position and what skills you would like to enhance and in the way of certification which ones you want to high light or capture. I've never understood the concept of getting a CCNA when you want to be more of a systems guy or System Engineer or being a Network Admin or Engineer and getting the MCSE. Why not focus directly on your craft, like getting an MCSE or a RedHat Unix cert? I believe the certifications should align with A where you are at and B where you want to go. If there is a delta in that formula a certification loses major value.
cyberguypr wrote: » Absolutely. A few years ago my plan was to do CCNA and possibly go a bit deeper into networking. Mid-way through my studies for CCENT I got pulled in a different direction. I finished my CCENT but lost all traction to continue down that path. I have so many thing lined up that given the how scarce time is, I just don't see myself over going back to Cisco. The key here is to be dynamic and realize that no matter what your goals are they can take a 180 degree at any time, even in directions you never imagined.