EANx wrote: » If you dislike studying, you joined the wrong career field. No one says you have to keep working on certifications but studying is part of staying in place with systems administration, networking and security. As the saying goes "if you aren't moving forward, you're moving backward". Figure out what you want and why and figure out what your company would want and why and see if there's any overlap.
ITSec14 wrote: » Talk to your employer about attending 1-2 conferences a year. You'll learn more at one of those than you will studying for a particular cert.
Hatch1921 wrote: » Well... I'm going to say MBA... just for a couple of really basic reasons. It doesn't expire, you learn more about the business/management side of things... and if you ever decide to change careers .. the MBA can be used anywhere. If your work covers some of the costs... go for it. I would agree with ITSec14 as networking will help your career. hope this helps. Hatch
yoba222 wrote: » Wait -- what's your goal? Why are you considering an advanced degree or other certs?
TechGuru80 wrote: » ...it honestly sounds like you are just unsure where you want to go.
TechGuru80 wrote: » As I said...
NavyMooseCCNA wrote: » I was told by a recruiter ...
NavyMooseCCNA wrote: » I was told by a recruiter this past year that my MBA is "out of date" and would not make me competitive.
cyberguypr wrote: » That my friend is how every facepalm conversation starts.
NavyMooseCCNA wrote: » Recruiters have less character than turds that don't flush the first time. I admit my MBA is old and it has been wallpaper since I got it, but I still earned the bloody thing.