N2IT wrote: » I don't mean FOREVER, I am talking more around the immediate future or 1 - 3 year plan. Not to say this won't change as the months and years roll along. I am very curious to see how others view this. Thanks
ptilsen wrote: » It depends on what you do, but there are positions within IT that just don't justify getting additional certifications. That doesn't mean you stop learning or keeping up-to-date, just that you stop certifying.
N2IT wrote: » tpatt I am there as well. A lot of what I do now is very industry specific. Learning MS or Cisco just wouldn't help with what I do. In fact it would probably hurt. Are you going through a similar situation? You know dealing with proprietary, niche type IT?
dave330i wrote: » If I ever opt for cushy gov't position or ready to retire comes to mind.
pram wrote: » That's not to say I don't personally pursue certs, because I do. They're very useful for learning new material, and that has benefits even if employers don't care about the piece of paper.
Expect wrote: » Certifications are for personal achievement and maybe an assistance when a beginner tries to make his first market break-through. when you have the experience certificates don't matter unless the job description requests for a specific certificate. just my 2cents
Expect wrote: » I agree with what you're saying, yet employees still prefer experience (and knowledge, not just years doing X) over certificates
dave330i wrote: » That's why when I interview I point out the flaws in "experience trump everything" mentality.
Polynomial wrote: » Could you elaborate a bit?