All,

Ive got a question about your motivation for tacklin' the CCIE and does corporate incentive pay a big part...

its a little dilema in my little world so any advice is appreciated

k, so Im trying to mustard up the motivation necessary to conquer, well thats too strong how bout attempt, the CCIErs but its a pretty duanting task and i cant seem to get motivate to get the job done. I work for a large networking company but Im not doing anything related to networking and there doesnt seem to much hope of moving laterially.

So it feels like Im about to attempt the CCIErs all by myself with no corporate help, aside from some books. This feeling sucks cuz im looking to drop 5-7g on a home lab and study/study/study all on my own time. Im sure everybody can relate but i hold my freetime at the highest of levels.

so is this what everybodies scenario looks like? doing the CCIE all by yourself? and would (or have) you gone to management seeking a sponsorship or a work contract for obtaining your CCIE.

companies, im sure, are afraid that if an employee gets the ccie that there out looking for a new better paying job and hesitate to invest in there employees but theres got to be some corporate incetive IMHO...

I guess maybe you use the 6 figure income a ccie demands as your motivation...

well, im done so now let me here what fuels your fire...and of course its the interest in the technology is up there but besides that

peace

Sean34

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well,
I am a consultant and the ccie is for more consulting gigs and maybe working for a huge company in Silicon Valley.

It is true, if you work for a big company and you do attempt/get the ccie it does change things .
The company will have some issues with how to maintain you and it makes it kinda difficult.

Not all folks have their companie's support when doing their CCIE.
I know some CCIE s and they work for themselves and own companies.
CCIE is the PHd of networking and is the top recognition you can have in this IT business.

CCIE is not easy at all and most do buy tons of equipment that range from $7ks-15Ks.
When you do get your ccie, you can do so uch more and you will get paid great money.

Goodluck!

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Let The Games Begin!

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go pass your written and get on the group
study lab list, there you'll get a feel for
what your're up against, the majority of
people pass on 2nd or third attempt.
get a home a lab ;
and practice labs are essential.
at least that's what i see in the bio of people who passed.
if your going all the way find a bootcamp,
it could save you that 2nd or third attempt.

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The CCIE is not for the faint hearted. You really have to commit to eating, sleeping and breathing Cisco to get there. If your motivation is strictly monetary, you will not be happy doing the work of a CCIE. You must have a real interest in networking and the cool things networking can accomplish to be truly happy doing CCIE type stuff.

My advice is to only take on this "daunting task" if, and only if, you do some thinking and decide if this is really what you want to do. If you figure that out, the rest will fall into place.

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LANlord

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hey guys thanks for your responses,

Im going to approach the ccie as a long term goal and take it slow and steady for the time being. Im setting out to gain the knowledge first and the cert will follow, Ive already got my foot in the door so landing a job isnt the problem.

Ill defiantly knock out the ccie written and then take my 18 months for the lab.

good luck on your persuits

peace

Sean

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