I was wondering how many of you guys study just because you like to, not for work, not for money...
Let me put it this way: If you won the lottery tomorrow, and did not need the money from work, would you still study and take tests?
I personally would -- they don't call me freak for nothing I suppose -- because I find it so much fun. I guess I would not study as long hours, and try to get all the certs I can in a minimum amount of time, but I am sure I would go on studying and taking certs... you guys?

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I would continue to study, but would stop taking exams. I'm obsessed with technology so I'd probably buy a lot of toys and learn about/play with them. Probably the only exception to this is the CCIE since that's really my main certification goal. I'd take all the labs

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Looks Like Im wearing your other shoe Freak, Personaly, I just like to know as much as possible. Dont get me wrong, I do want a career in IT, But I mainly get those certs to prove to myself that I knew the material.

As is, I have my A+, and am writing for Net+ on monday. But I plan to have I-net, CIW, MCSE, CCNA, etc, etc.. All the way up to ACGWTMC!

btw, ACGWTMC = A Computer Geek With To Many Certifications

"Information is Power" <--- Couldn't be closer to the truth

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I study because I enjoy it. Technology, after a whole lot of soul searching, was the only thing that I knew of that got me excited at the mention of the word. I love it. I cannot get enough. I also study to make myself more rounded and not up one certain path. You can never know too much!!

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Actually I would still study and still do the exams, someone once asked me why I was doing all these certifications and my answer was I won't stop till i have all 26 letters of the alphabet and all ten primary numbers after my name, and along the way I might even learn a few things aw well CCNA friday noon, I'm going to pass



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I would still study because technology fascinates me. I am amazed at how far technology has brought us, and how far it is still going to take us.

If I won the lottery, I would of course take a short break from studying to go on a major trip, and have one heck of a party!!

Then, it would be back to the books.

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I'm sorry guys, but if I won the lottery, then believe me, studying and exams would be in the bin immediately.... :0)

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Study: yeah, but my study has never been limited to only one subject, I like to learn things. Exams: I doubt it.

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It reminds me of that joke where this guy asks another one if he would stop working if he won the lottery. The other guy answers:" Of course I would stop working! I would be rich, not stupid "

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I think I would keep going just to pass the long dark winter nights - and certs usually mean no heavy lifting. I think most people quite like the look of letters after their names. Not me

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Well like i said nothing to do with letters

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