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| I am taking the OS part of the A+ this upcoming Monday and I passed the
Core part last week. Although I am a "Newbie" <-- I know ppl hate that
term) I'm not a "Newbie" in the tech industry. I'm only new to taking
certification exams. I feel comfortable in taking this exam, but know the
real exams I may need are going to be much more difficult.
I'm trying to decide if I should procede to the MCSA or the MCSE level
or any level at all. The only exam I've taken since college is the A+ Core
and I'm 40 years old. Hence, I'm apprehensive in doing all of this. I'm
presently and always have been a Net Admin, but all of my experience is
hands on primarily in Netware, NT, 2000, and Notes. However, doing it and
testing in it is two different scenarios. Being tested always makes me
NERVOUS!
This leads me to the question do I really need to be certified at age
40? I don't want to start arguments and such, but after doing this for so
long and seeing the expense, memorization, and detailed information required
I get NERVOUS. Plus, my memory is not as good as it used to be- as a matter
of fact my memory is in a coma. I suppose it may come back if I start using
it more. Anyone else here 40 and up doing certifications experiencing
apprehension but overcame it with success?
Signed
SCARED OF EXAMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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| I noticed I can't spell either... lol proceed!
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| Geoff 2003-05-17, 10:23 am |
| CJ wrote:
> I noticed I can't spell either... lol proceed!
no one spells properly on here 
in general i'd say, to progress you need both experience and qualifications
(as companys like seeing this stuff on your cv)
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| Buddy, i'd do it just because the exam scared me. I'm 43 and just did
the hw part will do the os in a couple of weeks. One thing about the
A+ is you don't have to renew like MS and Novell.
~dan
On Sat, 17 May 2003 14:13:57 GMT, "CJ" <aplaceinthesun@insightbb.com>
wrote:
> I am taking the OS part of the A+ this upcoming Monday and I passed the
>Core part last week. Although I am a "Newbie" <-- I know ppl hate that
>term) I'm not a "Newbie" in the tech industry. I'm only new to taking
>certification exams. I feel comfortable in taking this exam, but know the
>real exams I may need are going to be much more difficult.
>
> I'm trying to decide if I should procede to the MCSA or the MCSE level
>or any level at all. The only exam I've taken since college is the A+ Core
>and I'm 40 years old. Hence, I'm apprehensive in doing all of this. I'm
>presently and always have been a Net Admin, but all of my experience is
>hands on primarily in Netware, NT, 2000, and Notes. However, doing it and
>testing in it is two different scenarios. Being tested always makes me
>NERVOUS!
>
> This leads me to the question do I really need to be certified at age
>40? I don't want to start arguments and such, but after doing this for so
>long and seeing the expense, memorization, and detailed information required
>I get NERVOUS. Plus, my memory is not as good as it used to be- as a matter
>of fact my memory is in a coma. I suppose it may come back if I start using
>it more. Anyone else here 40 and up doing certifications experiencing
>apprehension but overcame it with success?
>
>Signed
>SCARED OF EXAMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>
>
>
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| havinfun69nospam@yahoo.com 2003-05-17, 4:23 pm |
| Why are you nervous? Are you afraid of losing your job without
certification?
I just passed A+ @ 45
Several years ago I did Novell CNA + MCP
I'm doing N+ to
Now I just need a job or I'll start my own business.
Gary
> I am taking the OS part of the A+ this upcoming Monday and I passed the
>Core part last week. Although I am a "Newbie" <-- I know ppl hate that
>term) I'm not a "Newbie" in the tech industry. I'm only new to taking
>certification exams. I feel comfortable in taking this exam, but know the
>real exams I may need are going to be much more difficult.
>
> I'm trying to decide if I should procede to the MCSA or the MCSE level
>or any level at all. The only exam I've taken since college is the A+ Core
>and I'm 40 years old. Hence, I'm apprehensive in doing all of this. I'm
>presently and always have been a Net Admin, but all of my experience is
>hands on primarily in Netware, NT, 2000, and Notes. However, doing it and
>testing in it is two different scenarios. Being tested always makes me
>NERVOUS!
>
> This leads me to the question do I really need to be certified at age
>40? I don't want to start arguments and such, but after doing this for so
>long and seeing the expense, memorization, and detailed information required
>I get NERVOUS. Plus, my memory is not as good as it used to be- as a matter
>of fact my memory is in a coma. I suppose it may come back if I start using
>it more. Anyone else here 40 and up doing certifications experiencing
>apprehension but overcame it with success?
>
>Signed
>SCARED OF EXAMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>
>
>
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| No, I'm not afraid of losing my position with my company. I have test
anxiety from being an old lady! hahahaha
<havinfun69nospam@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:mc7dcv04h8kbb5p030dnb7qrp
2hptvf091@4ax.com...
> Why are you nervous? Are you afraid of losing your job without
> certification?
>
> I just passed A+ @ 45
> Several years ago I did Novell CNA + MCP
>
> I'm doing N+ to
>
> Now I just need a job or I'll start my own business.
>
> Gary
>
>
> > I am taking the OS part of the A+ this upcoming Monday and I passed
the
> >Core part last week. Although I am a "Newbie" <-- I know ppl hate that
> >term) I'm not a "Newbie" in the tech industry. I'm only new to taking
> >certification exams. I feel comfortable in taking this exam, but know
the
> >real exams I may need are going to be much more difficult.
> >
> > I'm trying to decide if I should procede to the MCSA or the MCSE
level
> >or any level at all. The only exam I've taken since college is the A+
Core
> >and I'm 40 years old. Hence, I'm apprehensive in doing all of this.
I'm
> >presently and always have been a Net Admin, but all of my experience is
> >hands on primarily in Netware, NT, 2000, and Notes. However, doing it
and
> >testing in it is two different scenarios. Being tested always makes me
> >NERVOUS!
> >
> > This leads me to the question do I really need to be certified at age
> >40? I don't want to start arguments and such, but after doing this for
so
> >long and seeing the expense, memorization, and detailed information
required
> >I get NERVOUS. Plus, my memory is not as good as it used to be- as a
matter
> >of fact my memory is in a coma. I suppose it may come back if I start
using
> >it more. Anyone else here 40 and up doing certifications experiencing
> >apprehension but overcame it with success?
> >
> >Signed
> >SCARED OF EXAMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
> >
> >
> >
>
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| John D. 2003-05-18, 1:23 am |
| You can take the A+ at ANY age...worried or not.
It's not over until you drink from the silver cup, but at your young
age that's probably many years down the road.
As Nike said, "Just do it."
John D.
"CJ" <aplaceinthesun@insightbb.com> wrote in message news:<MLxxa.165592$pa5.155831@rwcrnsc52.ops.asp.att.net>...
> No, I'm not afraid of losing my position with my company. I have test
> anxiety from being an old lady! hahahaha
>
> <havinfun69nospam@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:mc7dcv04h8kbb5p030dnb7qrp
2hptvf091@4ax.com...
> > Why are you nervous? Are you afraid of losing your job without
> > certification?
> >
> > I just passed A+ @ 45
> > Several years ago I did Novell CNA + MCP
> >
> > I'm doing N+ to
> >
> > Now I just need a job or I'll start my own business.
> >
> > Gary
> >
> >
> > > I am taking the OS part of the A+ this upcoming Monday and I passed
> the
> > >Core part last week. Although I am a "Newbie" <-- I know ppl hate that
> > >term) I'm not a "Newbie" in the tech industry. I'm only new to taking
> > >certification exams. I feel comfortable in taking this exam, but know
> the
> > >real exams I may need are going to be much more difficult.
> > >
> > > I'm trying to decide if I should procede to the MCSA or the MCSE
> level
> > >or any level at all. The only exam I've taken since college is the A+
> Core
> > >and I'm 40 years old. Hence, I'm apprehensive in doing all of this.
> I'm
> > >presently and always have been a Net Admin, but all of my experience is
> > >hands on primarily in Netware, NT, 2000, and Notes. However, doing it
> and
> > >testing in it is two different scenarios. Being tested always makes me
> > >NERVOUS!
> > >
> > > This leads me to the question do I really need to be certified at age
> > >40? I don't want to start arguments and such, but after doing this for
> so
> > >long and seeing the expense, memorization, and detailed information
> required
> > >I get NERVOUS. Plus, my memory is not as good as it used to be- as a
> matter
> > >of fact my memory is in a coma. I suppose it may come back if I start
> using
> > >it more. Anyone else here 40 and up doing certifications experiencing
> > >apprehension but overcame it with success?
> > >
> > >Signed
> > >SCARED OF EXAMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
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| Mr Ed 2003-05-18, 10:23 am |
| I'm 50 years and no one is any more intimidated by test than I am plus
I only work on pc's part time. I'd say with your experience you should
have no problem at all. Also some of the practice test you can find
online really helps. I took both test the same day and although the os
was a little more difficult than I had anticipated I passed. I'd say
you have nothing to worry about. Go for it!
Mr Ed
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| Jane Lee 2003-05-18, 2:23 pm |
| Hi,
I don't think you should be nervous. You just need to get acquainted
with the certification pattern and the type of question they asked.
Experience does not always cover all the area also in practical life
we do not always go by book but in exam they follow the standard rule,
so sometimes it become difficult to answer correctly as we start
thinking on real world scenarios but overall your experience will
help.
You can use http://www.ucertify.com/C220-221.htm and
http://ucertify.com/C220-222.htm to do some practice. They have some
good practice test and study notes with detailed explanation. It
really helps.
Mr Ed <a@b.com> wrote in message news:< 175fcv04sr5a013higgm72of2ie8s0
md9l@4ax.com>...
> I'm 50 years and no one is any more intimidated by test than I am plus
> I only work on pc's part time. I'd say with your experience you should
> have no problem at all. Also some of the practice test you can find
> online really helps. I took both test the same day and although the os
> was a little more difficult than I had anticipated I passed. I'd say
> you have nothing to worry about. Go for it!
>
> Mr Ed
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| Jane Lee 2003-05-18, 2:23 pm |
| Hi,
I don't think you should be nervous. You just need to get acquainted
with the certification pattern and the type of question they asked.
Experience does not always cover all the area also in practical life
we do not always go by book but in exam they follow the standard rule,
so sometimes it become difficult to answer correctly as we start
thinking on real world scenarios but overall your experience will
help.
You can use http://www.ucertify.com/C220-221.htm and
http://ucertify.com/C220-222.htm to do some practice. They have some
good practice test and study notes with detailed explanation. It
really helps.
Mr Ed <a@b.com> wrote in message news:< 175fcv04sr5a013higgm72of2ie8s0
md9l@4ax.com>...
> I'm 50 years and no one is any more intimidated by test than I am plus
> I only work on pc's part time. I'd say with your experience you should
> have no problem at all. Also some of the practice test you can find
> online really helps. I took both test the same day and although the os
> was a little more difficult than I had anticipated I passed. I'd say
> you have nothing to worry about. Go for it!
>
> Mr Ed
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| Hi CJ,
Congrats on passing the Core :-) Of course you should go ahead with whatever
cert you want to get no matter what your age. I'm 42 and took the A+ exam
last year when I was 41. As for being nervous, well, welcome to the club. I
was nervous when I took my A+ exams, I mean VERY nervous that I almost got
sick, but I was okay after I passed. Also my memory is not like it used to
be, but it's still good *LOL*, as a matter of fact, I sometimes am the one
that remembers things that others forget....As for your question about
anyone else here 40 and up experiencing apprehension and overcoming it with
success, well yes, I am one of those people. My next cert will be Network +,
but I need to get my butt in gear and start reading first and doing some
hands on networking here at home. And all the best of luck to you tomorrow
with your OS exam. Let us know how you did. There I said it (my age) ;-)
Kathy
A+
"CJ" <aplaceinthesun@insightbb.com> wrote in message
news:Esrxa.162447$pa5.150565@rwcrnsc52.ops.asp.att.net...
> I am taking the OS part of the A+ this upcoming Monday and I passed
the
> Core part last week. Although I am a "Newbie" <-- I know ppl hate that
> term) I'm not a "Newbie" in the tech industry. I'm only new to taking
> certification exams. I feel comfortable in taking this exam, but know the
> real exams I may need are going to be much more difficult.
>
> I'm trying to decide if I should procede to the MCSA or the MCSE level
> or any level at all. The only exam I've taken since college is the A+
Core
> and I'm 40 years old. Hence, I'm apprehensive in doing all of this.
I'm
> presently and always have been a Net Admin, but all of my experience is
> hands on primarily in Netware, NT, 2000, and Notes. However, doing it and
> testing in it is two different scenarios. Being tested always makes me
> NERVOUS!
>
> This leads me to the question do I really need to be certified at age
> 40? I don't want to start arguments and such, but after doing this for so
> long and seeing the expense, memorization, and detailed information
required
> I get NERVOUS. Plus, my memory is not as good as it used to be- as a
matter
> of fact my memory is in a coma. I suppose it may come back if I start
using
> it more. Anyone else here 40 and up doing certifications experiencing
> apprehension but overcame it with success?
>
> Signed
> SCARED OF EXAMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>
>
>
>
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| Tony Scataglia 2003-05-19, 10:24 am |
| I took the test about three years ago, and I am 46 now, so I was 43 then. I
was anxious to take the test having had about 14 years experience at that
time, and took both tests the same day, one right after the other. Found
that Michael Meyers book really helped for study guide, plus some of the
online test that they have. So go for it and feel confident about it.
Good luck,
Tony S.
"CJ" <aplaceinthesun@insightbb.com> wrote in message
news:Esrxa.162447$pa5.150565@rwcrnsc52.ops.asp.att.net...
> I am taking the OS part of the A+ this upcoming Monday and I passed
the
> Core part last week. Although I am a "Newbie" <-- I know ppl hate that
> term) I'm not a "Newbie" in the tech industry. I'm only new to taking
> certification exams. I feel comfortable in taking this exam, but know the
> real exams I may need are going to be much more difficult.
>
> I'm trying to decide if I should procede to the MCSA or the MCSE level
> or any level at all. The only exam I've taken since college is the A+
Core
> and I'm 40 years old. Hence, I'm apprehensive in doing all of this.
I'm
> presently and always have been a Net Admin, but all of my experience is
> hands on primarily in Netware, NT, 2000, and Notes. However, doing it and
> testing in it is two different scenarios. Being tested always makes me
> NERVOUS!
>
> This leads me to the question do I really need to be certified at age
> 40? I don't want to start arguments and such, but after doing this for so
> long and seeing the expense, memorization, and detailed information
required
> I get NERVOUS. Plus, my memory is not as good as it used to be- as a
matter
> of fact my memory is in a coma. I suppose it may come back if I start
using
> it more. Anyone else here 40 and up doing certifications experiencing
> apprehension but overcame it with success?
>
> Signed
> SCARED OF EXAMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>
>
>
>
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| I'm 52, have recently done A+ Hardware and doing OS very soon. Am also
doing CCNA and C&G Electronics and from September will be doing Flash,
Photoshop and web page design. Job prospects in my area aren't very good
but I find it very satisfying and it keeps me out of the pub!
--
Kenny
"Tony Scataglia" <res0zbx8spam@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:F06ya.44908$Ur1.23910@nwrddc03.gnilink.net...
> I took the test about three years ago, and I am 46 now, so I was 43 then.
I
> was anxious to take the test having had about 14 years experience at that
> time, and took both tests the same day, one right after the other. Found
> that Michael Meyers book really helped for study guide, plus some of the
> online test that they have. So go for it and feel confident about it.
>
> Good luck,
>
> Tony S.
>
>
> "CJ" <aplaceinthesun@insightbb.com> wrote in message
> news:Esrxa.162447$pa5.150565@rwcrnsc52.ops.asp.att.net...
> > I am taking the OS part of the A+ this upcoming Monday and I passed
> the
> > Core part last week. Although I am a "Newbie" <-- I know ppl hate that
> > term) I'm not a "Newbie" in the tech industry. I'm only new to taking
> > certification exams. I feel comfortable in taking this exam, but know
the
> > real exams I may need are going to be much more difficult.
> >
> > I'm trying to decide if I should procede to the MCSA or the MCSE
level
> > or any level at all. The only exam I've taken since college is the A+
> Core
> > and I'm 40 years old. Hence, I'm apprehensive in doing all of this.
> I'm
> > presently and always have been a Net Admin, but all of my experience is
> > hands on primarily in Netware, NT, 2000, and Notes. However, doing it
and
> > testing in it is two different scenarios. Being tested always makes me
> > NERVOUS!
> >
> > This leads me to the question do I really need to be certified at
age
> > 40? I don't want to start arguments and such, but after doing this for
so
> > long and seeing the expense, memorization, and detailed information
> required
> > I get NERVOUS. Plus, my memory is not as good as it used to be- as a
> matter
> > of fact my memory is in a coma. I suppose it may come back if I start
> using
> > it more. Anyone else here 40 and up doing certifications experiencing
> > apprehension but overcame it with success?
> >
> > Signed
> > SCARED OF EXAMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
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| You're a gem, John. Thanks for your kind words. Now, that I'm getting
braver I hope that I don't have to drink from that silver cup for many
years. I can't stop taking exams now I'm afraid I'll get out of balance..
lol
> John D.
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| I myself am in the process of doing the a+ certification ezams, and am
in my 40's, though i have taken many tests over the years, they were
all in the automotive field, believe me , your memory will take over
when it is needed, no upgrade required...........
On Sat, 17 May 2003 14:13:57 GMT, "CJ" <aplaceinthesun@insightbb.com>
wrote:
> I am taking the OS part of the A+ this upcoming Monday and I passed the
>Core part last week. Although I am a "Newbie" <-- I know ppl hate that
>term) I'm not a "Newbie" in the tech industry. I'm only new to taking
>certification exams. I feel comfortable in taking this exam, but know the
>real exams I may need are going to be much more difficult.
>
> I'm trying to decide if I should procede to the MCSA or the MCSE level
>or any level at all. The only exam I've taken since college is the A+ Core
>and I'm 40 years old. Hence, I'm apprehensive in doing all of this. I'm
>presently and always have been a Net Admin, but all of my experience is
>hands on primarily in Netware, NT, 2000, and Notes. However, doing it and
>testing in it is two different scenarios. Being tested always makes me
>NERVOUS!
>
> This leads me to the question do I really need to be certified at age
>40? I don't want to start arguments and such, but after doing this for so
>long and seeing the expense, memorization, and detailed information required
>I get NERVOUS. Plus, my memory is not as good as it used to be- as a matter
>of fact my memory is in a coma. I suppose it may come back if I start using
>it more. Anyone else here 40 and up doing certifications experiencing
>apprehension but overcame it with success?
>
>Signed
>SCARED OF EXAMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>
>
>
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| justme03 2003-06-12, 2:06 pm |
| I have not personally taken the exam myself, but, I will have to take it in August of this year. I will be 42 this year. Its a requirement of my job. You are not alonequote:
Originally posted by CJ
I am taking the OS part of the A+ this upcoming Monday and I passed the
Core part last week. Although I am a "Newbie" <-- I know ppl hate that
term) I'm not a "Newbie" in the tech industry. I'm only new to taking
certification exams. I feel comfortable in taking this exam, but know the
real exams I may need are going to be much more difficult.
I'm trying to decide if I should procede to the MCSA or the MCSE level
or any level at all. The only exam I've taken since college is the A+ Core
and I'm 40 years old. Hence, I'm apprehensive in doing all of this. I'm
presently and always have been a Net Admin, but all of my experience is
hands on primarily in Netware, NT, 2000, and Notes. However, doing it and
testing in it is two different scenarios. Being tested always makes me
NERVOUS!
This leads me to the question do I really need to be certified at age
40? I don't want to start arguments and such, but after doing this for so
long and seeing the expense, memorization, and detailed information required
I get NERVOUS. Plus, my memory is not as good as it used to be- as a matter
of fact my memory is in a coma. I suppose it may come back if I start using
it more. Anyone else here 40 and up doing certifications experiencing
apprehension but overcame it with success?
Signed
SCARED OF EXAMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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| Growler 2003-06-13, 11:23 pm |
| justme03 <justme03.oxdkb@mail.examnotes.net> wrote in
news:justme03.oxdkb@mail.examnotes.net:
>
> I have not personally taken the exam myself, but, I will have to take
> it in August of this year. I will be 42 this year. Its a requirement
> of my job. You are not aloneCJ wrote:
>>SNIP>>
I passed A+ at 48. Its a matter of learning to "learn again"
I retired as an industrial electrician and decided to start a new career.
Plus in the last year ans a half, I have earned my MCSE,MCSA,CCNA and 3/4
of the way through MCDBA. Working and learning , what a retirement LOL
Keep at it. Just a matter of mind set.
Greg
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| Changeling 2003-06-14, 11:23 pm |
| Take heart I am taking the exam in a few weeks time, aged 42.
Ade
"Growler" <me@there.org> wrote in message
news:Xns939AF925D12metherorg@6
5.100.3.61...
> justme03 <justme03.oxdkb@mail.examnotes.net> wrote in
> news:justme03.oxdkb@mail.examnotes.net:
>
> >
> > I have not personally taken the exam myself, but, I will have to take
> > it in August of this year. I will be 42 this year. Its a requirement
> > of my job. You are not aloneCJ wrote:
> >>SNIP>>
>
>
> I passed A+ at 48. Its a matter of learning to "learn again"
> I retired as an industrial electrician and decided to start a new career.
> Plus in the last year ans a half, I have earned my MCSE,MCSA,CCNA and 3/4
> of the way through MCDBA. Working and learning , what a retirement LOL
> Keep at it. Just a matter of mind set.
>
> Greg
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| Tom MacIntyre 2003-06-15, 6:23 pm |
| On Sun, 15 Jun 2003 05:00:09 +0100, "Changeling"
<changelingnospam@supanet.com> wrote:
>Take heart I am taking the exam in a few weeks time, aged 42.
>
>Ade
Yes. I was 43 when I did it in 2000.
Tom
>
>
>"Growler" <me@there.org> wrote in message
> news:Xns939AF925D12metherorg@6
5.100.3.61...
>> justme03 <justme03.oxdkb@mail.examnotes.net> wrote in
>> news:justme03.oxdkb@mail.examnotes.net:
>>
>> >
>> > I have not personally taken the exam myself, but, I will have to take
>> > it in August of this year. I will be 42 this year. Its a requirement
>> > of my job. You are not aloneCJ wrote:
>> >>SNIP>>
>>
>>
>> I passed A+ at 48. Its a matter of learning to "learn again"
>> I retired as an industrial electrician and decided to start a new career.
>> Plus in the last year ans a half, I have earned my MCSE,MCSA,CCNA and 3/4
>> of the way through MCDBA. Working and learning , what a retirement LOL
>> Keep at it. Just a matter of mind set.
>>
>> Greg
>
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| Yup - not that difficult. I was 43 when I decided to turn my hobby into
something I could get paid for.
--
RussS
MCP W2K Pro & Server, A+, Net+
http://www.techexams.net/
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