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| 10of40 2001-11-30, 9:58 am |
| I'm a sophomore in high school,  and working on CCNA. Just wondering who else. | |
| mikeghet 2001-11-30, 2:50 pm |
| I was 21. | |
| gammann 2001-11-30, 3:00 pm |
| I was 23. Yeah my old high school now offers MCSE and CCNA programs. Back in the day, we were lucky enough to get a Pascal class.
I dunno though, I think it might give kids a false sense of security and they may end up skipping college for that job that pays good money. Doesn't prepare you properly for a job market like we have. | |
| strikeattack 2001-11-30, 3:18 pm |
| 21. And I turn 23 in a week! Yay... <blah>. | |
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| chodan 2001-11-30, 9:54 pm |
| Hi kids, hehe just kidding,
I was 36 years old also 36 for ccnp
34 for mcp 35 for mcse, shuold be ccda and ccdp at 37 "my current age" and CCIE an 38.
Chodan | |
| haseeb_eng 2001-12-01, 4:34 am |
| well i was 18 & half but i saw some one who had cleared his CCIE written when he was 18 | |
| MadChef 2001-12-01, 6:56 am |
| I was 22. It was the winter of 98/99, I think.
MC | |
| jdoran 2001-12-01, 11:20 am |
| CCIE written at 18 is just insane | |
| sidodgers 2001-12-01, 5:11 pm |
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Originally posted by jdoran
CCIE written at 18 is just insane
Well, I got my CCNA and CCNP a matter of weeks ago, and plan to have my CCIE by the end of January. I've got the written exam scheduled for wednesday week.
I'm 20.
How does this compare to others?
Sid  | |
| haseeb_eng 2001-12-01, 5:46 pm |
| i read the news i.e sa kid in dubai had done mcse . he is 12 yrs old (last yr) | |
| sidodgers 2001-12-02, 1:56 am |
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Originally posted by haseeb_eng
i read the news i.e sa kid in dubai had done mcse . he is 12 yrs old (last yr)
That's both impressive and scary. Power to the kid, he's obviously got a bright future ahead of him. | |
| elad-h 2001-12-02, 1:04 pm |
| i finish the MCSE MCP 2000 and CCNA | |
| haseeb_eng 2001-12-02, 2:42 pm |
| yup sidodgers | |
| Silkysmoothe1 2001-12-03, 12:19 am |
| Kinda embarresed,,,
I'm 7-years old,,,and well,,really not sure what to do next,,,,, | |
| vizard 2001-12-03, 1:35 am |
| WAS 19 when i got my CCNA | |
| haseeb_eng 2001-12-04, 6:29 am |
| Silkysmoothe1 u need to do nothing u r allready guru of all stuff | |
| oimasuen 2001-12-04, 7:14 am |
| I was 22. Should be ccnp before I turn 23, I'm taking CIT next week(my last). | |
| Tulcingo 2001-12-04, 8:08 am |
| Im 21 and I have passed CCNA,CCDA,CCNP,CCDP and CCIE Written. I also have other certification under my belt, I started working on them since I was 16, My bro teached me alot on networking so I guess that helped me alot. I guess it all depends on "kids" background don't you think? | |
| strikeattack 2001-12-04, 10:08 am |
| Guess, what guys, I turned 23 today!
<yay> <yawn>. | |
| haseeb_eng 2001-12-04, 10:17 am |
| Many many happy returns of the day pal . Wish you good luck for your future | |
| Yankee 2001-12-05, 4:29 am |
| I'm the oldest, I guess....let me go sulk!
Yankee | |
| chodan 2001-12-05, 7:36 am |
| The fact that many of you are getting certified in your late teens and early twenties speaks well for the future of the IT work force.
If you are able to pass such tests now, just think what you will know and what you will be able to do after 10 or 15 more years of expierience.
Chodan | |
| haseeb_eng 2001-12-05, 10:05 am |
| yup i agree with chodan but now at the moment the market is going very dull . Just now i saw in CNN that in germany unemployment percentage has become 9.2 % and it will increase later on . I dono about other countries i.e whats the IT job situation over there | |
| mikeghet 2001-12-05, 10:53 am |
| What I want toknow is how is the job market in the U.K. and Canada for ccna and associate degree in i.t. The job market sucks here and I may end up moving to uk or canada. | |
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| kingleh 2001-12-07, 3:42 am |
| i just turned 18. im going to have my ccna exam tomorow..wish me luck  | |
| BlackBeauty 2001-12-07, 3:55 am |
| Good luck kingleh!!! | |
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| i was 14 when i completed my A+,N+,MCSE,CCNA
i know u wont be beliving tht but this is true if u dont belive open the file which i have attached my Article came in News Paper | |
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| Market in UK seems fine at the mo from where I am (major Cisco Reseller). However, market is very geared towards not just your certifications (there are plenty of CCNA's to choose from) but your USP, such as hands-on experience, interpersonal skills, proving your adaptability, what your specialism is, in particular emerging technologies (i.e. VoIP, SANs (DWDM), CDN, security etc). It's all about that added value you can bring to an organisation. Even if you do not have relevent technical experience, what can you bring from other experiences.
See article: http://www.computeractive.co.uk/Analysis/1112875
Hope this helps.
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Originally posted by mikeghet
What I want toknow is how is the job market in the U.K. and Canada for ccna and associate degree in i.t. The job market sucks here and I may end up moving to uk or canada.
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| HOOLIGAN 2001-12-07, 5:55 am |
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It's all about that added value you can bring to an organisation. Even if you do not have relevent technical experience, what can you bring from other experiences.
So true, I couldnt believe it when I found out I had beaten mcse's to my current position at the interviews, i had no qualifications in computers at the time.
Im planning to get my CCNA at 70
(in 38 years).
hooligan | |
| bbbaldie 2001-12-07, 7:04 am |
| I'm 42, changed careers a year and a half ago, and proud as heck to have scored CCNA this week! | |
| BlackBeauty 2001-12-07, 7:18 am |
| Well done Usman!
That is very impressive at such a young age | |
| finagin 2001-12-07, 9:11 am |
| i took the CCNA a couple of weeks ago, im 23, made a 956 on it, im happy now, getting ready to do CCNP, then im sure ill hit the CCIE a little afterwards | |
| ldelgado 2001-12-07, 9:15 am |
| 41 | |
| jbravopk 2001-12-07, 11:36 am |
| Well I be 23 when i will do it .. Pray for me
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| mikeghet 2001-12-07, 12:28 pm |
| good luck man! I am sure you will not need it though | |
| haseeb_eng 2001-12-07, 1:49 pm |
| good luck pal | |
| Jazebel 2001-12-08, 1:26 am |
| Just around the same time I was weaned from mother's milk! | |
| shakeel 2001-12-08, 2:10 am |
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i was 25..hehehe... | |
| spirona 2001-12-08, 10:15 am |
| Hey! I was a fetus when I got my CCNA and two days old when I got my CCIE. I plan on getting my IMTU (IT Master of the Universe) cert by the time I turn one month-- I'm currently three weeks old (Belch! Sorry, I'm still a bit gassy).
You people are either lying or you need to get a clue and a life. If the previous threads are even half true, then they exemplify what is wrong with our society: We are materialistic, instant-gratification addicts who think success comes in the form of money, social status, career status, certifications, degrees, or some other superficial benchmark. Instead of worrying about your CCNA, CCIE, etc., at eighteen or twenty, how about enjoying life, getting a REAL education (both academic and social) and ignoring the shortcuts and lure of fame and fortune?
I'm not saying certifications and degrees do not serve their purpose and have their place. After you have lived life a little, gotten a thorough education, a job, and REAL IT experience, you have the tools to decide what really interests you (in life as well as career) and then certifications can be an added tool in getting you where you want to go. But they are NOT the be all that ends all.
I congratulate those of you who have gotten certifications at any age. It takes a lot of discipline (especially if you self-study) and some book smarts to pass any of these exams. However, certs are more than just a way to show off your test-taking intelligence and boost your socio-economic status. A certification should be an "official" marker of the REAL WORLD IT experience and knowledge you REALLY have. Not just another way to impress your teenage girlfriend, skip college, and/or con a dumb employer into thinking you are qualified for an IT job based on a paper certification.
I've had my say. Please chew this "food for thought" thoroughly before responding irrationally. Take care and good luck in all you do.
Regards,
Spiro | |
| BlackBeauty 2001-12-08, 5:50 pm |
| Very true spiro.
Although I got my cert quite young, I had already 2-3 years experience in the field. I also have a double degree in IT and Management and have been working as an Oracle DBA for about 2 years now. Perhaps when I am more experienced I *might* go for my DBA OCP, but right now, I'm enjoying working, studying, modelling, singing and spending money on my car!
I am not doing it to impress anyone nor for my 'teenage girlfriend' since I have a boyfriend much closer to my age lol....hey, I don't even necessarily agree with them and would rather hire someone with solid experience and a uni degree or two! | |
| The Ghost 2001-12-09, 6:37 am |
| I was 15
And not to brag or anything but I plan to do ccie written before I turn 17 and the lab before I turn 18.
That's if I don't find the chick of my dream before all that in that case I would have to quit certs and get my routing on(if you know what I mean). | |
| The Ghost 2001-12-09, 6:42 am |
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Originally posted by BlackBeauty
Very true spiro.
Although I got my cert quite young, I had already 2-3 years experience in the field. I also have a double degree in IT and Management and have been working as an Oracle DBA for about 2 years now. Perhaps when I am more experienced I *might* go for my DBA OCP, but right now, I'm enjoying working, studying, modelling, singing and spending money on my car!
I am not doing it to impress anyone nor for my 'teenage girlfriend' since I have a boyfriend much closer to my age lol....hey, I don't even necessarily agree with them and would rather hire someone with solid experience and a uni degree or two!
That sounds cool yo.
Oh and did I say you look hot? | |
| hm1106 2001-12-09, 1:22 pm |
| very impressive speech, spirona | |
| BlackBeauty 2001-12-09, 6:31 pm |
| quote:
Originally posted by The Ghost
That sounds cool yo.
Oh and did I say you look hot?
I hope that is not the criterion you use when you're hiring too. | |
| The Ghost 2001-12-10, 5:01 am |
| Hell no! I hired a malaysian guy last year for a java programming project he was a real hardcore programmer... you give him something to be done in 3days and he ends it in like matter of hours. People like that are hot too! | |
| jideccna 2001-12-10, 6:47 am |
| I was 35 when I got my CCNA, 36 for my CCNP
Scheduled for CCIE soon.
I'm from Nigeria. Very late? Huh!
Jide | |
| 10of40 2001-12-11, 10:15 am |
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I'm not saying certifications and degrees do not serve their purpose and have their place. After you have lived life a little, gotten a thorough education, a job, and REAL IT experience, you have the tools to decide what really interests you (in life as well as career) and then certifications can be an added tool in getting you where you want to go. But they are NOT the be all that ends all.
When you have real world experience, the cert exams are cake. A+ at 15, slept through the class, 'cause I was building & troubleshooting the bothersome things for 3 years before that. I love this job, and I do have other interests. (Looks at Alpha Geek pin on shirt) | |
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| Hello,
I was 18.
Greetz PUMA | |
| ankur_mcse 2001-12-11, 10:59 pm |
| Hi...I was 21 when i did my CCNA & CCDA | |
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| well a friend of mine whose son is 11 has completed the ccna course and will be starting on ccnp in the new year | |
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| chodan 2001-12-15, 8:59 am |
| I`m sorry but an 11 year old?
Lets get real here.
He may complete the course, he may even pass the test, but I don`t believe he could work in anything approaching a production environment.
Why would someone put an eleven year old through a ccna course?
It`s just ridiculous.
How about getting through middle school first.
Chodan | |
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| I was 17. The summer before senior year. We have a Cisco Academy at my highschool and I was in its second year. I plan to take the Routing exam of the CCNP on January 4th. Then during the last semester of school I take the Remote access potion of the Curicumlum and take that exam summer of 2002. | |
| mikeghet 2001-12-21, 1:14 pm |
| you cannot even get a job when you are eleven. I say go by the kid a lawn mower and let him moe yards for now and let him be a kid | |
| KeOKeO 2002-01-09, 8:11 pm |
| Just to reply to spriona,
First of all, I got my A+ and Network+ certifications last summer, at the age of 15, which I still am, and am currently pursuing my CCNA.
Now I am NOT lying, and I have a perfectly normal life. First, I got my A+ and Network+ over the summer when I had lots of free time. It took 8 weeks of an hour a day of reading, at most, and that is with skipping a bunch of days with laziness. Network+ took only 4 weeks with the same thing, and I basically skipped a full week in that because I just got off track.
I agree with you, the exams are NOT very difficult, I read two books for each exam twice, and was able to pass them easily. And also I do have lots of experience with networking computers in my home and at my district (we have many, over a thousand computers, there that go to 8 different locations). But that is besides the point.
Basically, I am just trying to say that, yes, I agree that certifications shouldn't be anyones life, but just because I am getting my certifications (I plan on gettings mcse after ccna, and that should be enough) at an early age doesn't mean it is my life. Like I said earlier, I barely spent an hour a day studying for them. And the REASON I am getting them is NOT because I don't want a REAL education and not becuase I want to take shortcuts or whatever. I plan on going to college (a good one hopefully) and all that, living a regular life. The reason I got my certs is because when I become 16, I will want a job. And instead of working at McDonalds or something like that, I can do something that I AM GOOD AT, something I ENJOY, and something that makes more money than flipping burgers.
I disagree with you when you say you should get an education, job, experience, and all that before getting certifications. If you are good enough to pass them, why wait? You say you should "decide what really interests you (in life as well as career) and then certifications can be an added tool in getting you where you want to go," but just because I'm getting a certification doesn't mean this is what I want to do for the rest of my life. I like computers, I'm good with them, and they are interesting, but frankly, both my parents are computer engineers and I don't know if I want to work with computers for the rest of my life. I think I will probably become a doctor or something like that, as other stuff interests me. BUT, I am getting the certifications because by reading those books a person learns usefull things and that will help me get a PART time job right now when I'm 16 and through high shool.
Sorry for writing so much, but basically I am just saying that it is not bad for young people, like myself, to get certifications. I studied for the tests as a hobby on the side to get a part time job, and I still plan on pursuing a college degree and doing something DIFFERENT in my life, this is just for now. But if I do plan on being a IT in my future, I have a great head start on everyone else, and I will have experience and everything, so really I don't see anything wrong with it (and may I repeat, yes, I'm a normal person with a life. I get good grades, play sports at my school, and all that stuff. Getting certifications are no harder than reading a book and/or studying for a test at school, and is just something I did and am doing on the side, so I can get a part time job and earn a little money on the side, like most teens do.)
Lastly, my friend and I started a IT Certification Club in our school and it has been highly successful. It is not aimed for people who want to be IT's in their future, just for kids that want higher paying jobs doing something they are already great at, using computers. So kids in my high school are studyin themselves using books like I am (cheapest form of studying) and learning the skills they can use for a part time job, or if they stay interested, for their future). Well, thats about it, just wanted to post my thoughts... | |
| chetandesai 2002-01-09, 11:18 pm |
| i was 19. and stuck for 2 yrs. now started studying for Routing test and people say lammle sucks for CCNP. will have to go for something else.. | |
| chodan 2002-01-10, 6:21 am |
| The lammle books i`ve read were good "when I took mine the only lammle ccnp book available was BCRAN"
I also used Cisco press ccnp. | |
| wbafrank 2002-01-10, 9:28 pm |
| I was 41 one when I got mine - bit of a late starter - working extremely hard on CCNP now probably be about 60 when I finish!! | |
| The Ghost 2002-01-13, 12:39 pm |
| quote:
Originally posted by KeOKeO
Just to reply to spriona,
First of all, I got my A+ and Network+ certifications last summer, at the age of 15, which I still am, and am currently pursuing my CCNA.
Now I am NOT lying, and I have a perfectly normal life. First, I got my A+ and Network+ over the summer when I had lots of free time. It took 8 weeks of an hour a day of reading, at most, and that is with skipping a bunch of days with laziness. Network+ took only 4 weeks with the same thing, and I basically skipped a full week in that because I just got off track.
I agree with you, the exams are NOT very difficult, I read two books for each exam twice, and was able to pass them easily. And also I do have lots of experience with networking computers in my home and at my district (we have many, over a thousand computers, there that go to 8 different locations). But that is besides the point.
Basically, I am just trying to say that, yes, I agree that certifications shouldn't be anyones life, but just because I am getting my certifications (I plan on gettings mcse after ccna, and that should be enough) at an early age doesn't mean it is my life. Like I said earlier, I barely spent an hour a day studying for them. And the REASON I am getting them is NOT because I don't want a REAL education and not becuase I want to take shortcuts or whatever. I plan on going to college (a good one hopefully) and all that, living a regular life. The reason I got my certs is because when I become 16, I will want a job. And instead of working at McDonalds or something like that, I can do something that I AM GOOD AT, something I ENJOY, and something that makes more money than flipping burgers.
I disagree with you when you say you should get an education, job, experience, and all that before getting certifications. If you are good enough to pass them, why wait? You say you should "decide what really interests you (in life as well as career) and then certifications can be an added tool in getting you where you want to go," but just because I'm getting a certification doesn't mean this is what I want to do for the rest of my life. I like computers, I'm good with them, and they are interesting, but frankly, both my parents are computer engineers and I don't know if I want to work with computers for the rest of my life. I think I will probably become a doctor or something like that, as other stuff interests me. BUT, I am getting the certifications because by reading those books a person learns usefull things and that will help me get a PART time job right now when I'm 16 and through high shool.
Sorry for writing so much, but basically I am just saying that it is not bad for young people, like myself, to get certifications. I studied for the tests as a hobby on the side to get a part time job, and I still plan on pursuing a college degree and doing something DIFFERENT in my life, this is just for now. But if I do plan on being a IT in my future, I have a great head start on everyone else, and I will have experience and everything, so really I don't see anything wrong with it (and may I repeat, yes, I'm a normal person with a life. I get good grades, play sports at my school, and all that stuff. Getting certifications are no harder than reading a book and/or studying for a test at school, and is just something I did and am doing on the side, so I can get a part time job and earn a little money on the side, like most teens do.)
Lastly, my friend and I started a IT Certification Club in our school and it has been highly successful. It is not aimed for people who want to be IT's in their future, just for kids that want higher paying jobs doing something they are already great at, using computers. So kids in my high school are studyin themselves using books like I am (cheapest form of studying) and learning the skills they can use for a part time job, or if they stay interested, for their future). Well, thats about it, just wanted to post my thoughts...
I thought this was one of those EULA's.
It's all good though Keo, I like the fact that you study for your certs!
The best part of getting your cert is when you study your @ss off before sitting it! | |
| SuperCertMan 2002-01-13, 4:49 pm |
| Which of you certified individuals in ccna ccnp, ccda, ccdp or ccie, actually has experience with actual routers and switches? other than the 1900 and 2500 models... i think i smell braindumps!!! | |
| chodan 2002-01-13, 7:12 pm |
| Quote by: SuperCertMan
"Which of you certified individuals in ccna ccnp, ccda, ccdp or ccie, actually has experience with actual routers and switches? other than the 1900 and 2500 models... i think i smell braindumps!!!"
I have actually never seen a brain dump for anything higher than CCNA "not that I`ve been looking mind you", And a ccie brandump?
Get real!! that is not possible unless you have someone who has taken the test who has a Cisco CCIE rack and a couple weeks to spare to "dump it to you" hehe.
I have worked with
The above mentioned 1900 cat and 2500 router
as well as
Routers:
1600 series
2600 series
3600 series "extensive 3600"
4500 router
7206 router "for ATM LANE, LECS, BUS and soon emplementing BGP for our 2 ISP connections"
PIX 520 firewall
catalyst 1700 2900 6500
as well as Aeronet wireless networking.
I and 2 other guys manage a network that spans 40 counties in KY.
I hope this qualifies me as a "non-dumper"
SuperCertMan :-)
I am pecking this out on a guest access computer in a motel in atlanta.
I am getting the first real class room training of my career, until tomorrow I am officially self taught.
I am really looking foward to it to.
I will be at Global Knowledge training center taking the CID course. | |
| The Ghost 2002-01-14, 2:24 am |
| Same here chodan!
I got a shitty 770 aback home and bought a 2601 from e-bay just waiting for the damn delivery(1 month)...
Worked on 1900, 2900, 5503 cats
Worked on 2600, 2500, 3600 routers and as.
PLayed with Sun Cobalts, IBM AS400 aswell...
Don't hate us cuz we are somewhat experienced.
p.s : Sadly there are people who pass there ccie written exams using dumps... I have met them at the local institute... | |
| chodan 2002-01-14, 6:18 am |
| When you think about it, it doesn`t matter on the CCIE, at least the lab exam.
Because you have to DO the lab exam.
It is a one day hands on lab where you configure and troubleshoot a built internetwork.
Maybe the persons you mentioned only passed the Qualifying exam.
I have seen people list that exam as a credential, kind of misleading if you ask me.
If someone can pass the CCIE lab exam the they deserve the CCIE, because you can`t fake a "hands on" practical lab. | |
| SuperCertMan 2002-01-14, 4:39 pm |
| I wasn't attacking everyone, just the Paper-Certs, if you ain't one, please ignore the meassage = ) I will never respect a papercert, like this guy in my school, we call him TroyTec... he's got everything from a+ to mcse, but can't make a damn windows 2000 boot disk... you get the picture. | |
| mrdrewca 2002-01-14, 8:00 pm |
| 24... | |
| mmowdy 2002-01-16, 3:47 pm |
| CCNA's and MCSE's at 18? I'm sorry guys, but being able to pass the tests doesn't give anyone the professional experience they need to 'be' professional, much less to do a good job.
I think certifications don't mean a thing without real world experience...and I'm not talking about playing games on a high school network... | |
| ComputerMan 2002-01-24, 4:24 pm |
| ..........32 | |
| Sh0tgun 2002-01-27, 11:45 am |
| I haven't told yet.
I was 21 years old. | |
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| 38
People between 31-40 scored 27% (56 persons voted) on this poll only three (including me) posted their age!!!!! where are the remaining 53? lol | |
| tweaker 2002-01-30, 2:46 am |
| quote:
Originally posted by mmowdy
CCNA's and MCSE's at 18? I'm sorry guys, but being able to pass the tests doesn't give anyone the professional experience they need to 'be' professional, much less to do a good job.
I think certifications don't mean a thing without real world experience...and I'm not talking about playing games on a high school network...
catch 22 a$shole. How am I supposed to get a job to gain that much valued experience without the certs. Yet how am I supposed to get those certs without the experience to back it up. I'm sorry but not everyone can brownose their way to the top like some...
The falacy of the job market.
Welcome to the new millenium motherf#$(ers | |
| chodan 2002-01-30, 6:58 am |
| Tweaker
I understand where your coming from.
The thing is at 18 all you can hope for is entry level "no matter what your certification" and I think that is all that your asking for am I right? I started entry level 3 years ago and I was 34 so don`t let it get you down, everyone has to start somewhere.
This is no reason for name calling though
before you post the next time sit back for a moment take a few deep breaths then compose you post. | |
| headlnr 2002-02-04, 4:16 am |
| 31 here.
I have just went back to college trying to get a degree. I have an A+ and Network+. I havent had the best of luck finding jobs accept for one or two day contract work. Being In KY , you have to door to door to get in most places.
While in school I hope to get enough training to pass the CCNA , then move on from there. I will also work on the MCSE or MCSA which every seems to be the one to shoot for.
I at first thought reaching for goals this late in my life would be hard to pull off, but Im not letting some earlier mistakes in my life hold me back from a good steady job in the IT Market.
I wish I had started in computers earlier, so I give it up to anyone getting certified and securing a future while in High School.
BTW chodan, you mentioned KY and atlanta, you dont by any chance work for IBM do you? | |
| chodan 2002-02-04, 7:16 am |
| Actually no I work for an organization called The Center for Rural Development.
In Somerset Ky.
I was just in Atlanta for training "Global Knowledge Cisco Internetwork Design course".
What area are you in?
Somerset is in southern Kentucky in Pulaski county.
What part of the state do you live in? | |
| headlnr 2002-02-04, 12:11 pm |
| Im in lexington. I have done some work in or around london a few times. | |
| mcorpuz 2002-02-04, 1:16 pm |
| 29 hopefully, that is if I pass. I'm taking it in two weeks | |
| strikeattack 2002-02-05, 8:28 pm |
| Hasn't this thread ended yet? | |
| OmnipotentOne 2002-02-06, 2:03 am |
| a lot of bashing going out to the youngsters.. I'm 17, A+ and iNet+ certified right now, I've got Cisco Networking Academy starting up next week.. some of the posts, ie, MCSE at 18, a lot of these 'kids' have their own lans, and have a lot of experience using them, a fair bit of them aren't just paper MCSEs. I think a lot of the kids my age are indeed cutting corners as far as other job related skills but as far as the technical aspect I'd have to say their highly qualified, some of the people I know took Cisco last year didn't learn much as far as the networking is concerned all from it, it was all a repeat of stuff they've learned elseware, other than the router configuration. anyway, a lot of youngsters are skilled, and experienced, although not with job related experience. | |
| chodan 2002-02-06, 8:46 am |
| I think the term "Paper MCSE" is overused.
Many people see someone do something they would not be able to do at the same age and say "they must have cheated or studied brain dumps"
Well I am 37, my manager is in his mid 20`s.
He is not my manager by accident.
He knows IT like nobody I`ve ever met and he always has been "naturally inclined" toward technology.
He has been doing this for 8 years.
The thing is no matter what certs you have at 18 you are still going to start at the bottom like everyone else, if you have what it takes you will move on up the ladder, if you don`t you will be found out and you won`t move on. | |
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| I know one CCIE who achieve it (Lab) when she was 22. | |
| The Ghost 2002-02-13, 9:12 pm |
| If you wish me luck, I can probably top that.  | |
| egiron 2002-02-15, 4:08 pm |
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| algerp131 2002-02-15, 5:24 pm |
| I'll be 48 on Monday and go take my CCNA again on Friday. I failed it when I was 47, does that count? | |
| BIG_FACE 2002-02-15, 5:59 pm |
| CCNA took it today.....21
Regards....
BIG_FACE
MCPx6 | |
| chodan 2002-02-15, 8:53 pm |
| quote:
Originally posted by Hoon
I know one CCIE who achieve it (Lab) when she was 22.
That rocks!!
I hope to achieve it "ccie" within the next year to year and a half. |
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