From: Kevin Baumgartner (kbaumgar@xxxxxxxxx)
Date: Tue Oct 10 2000 - 21:52:18 GMT-3
Well I don't find it a fun and pleasurable experience.
Maybe that's part of the thing is that I need to lighten up
a bit on the whole experience. Having three other people in
my group that are already CCIE doesn't make it easy for me
to accept failure.
Kevin
At 05:36 PM 10/10/00 -0700, Erick B. wrote:
>I'm currently working on my R&S (2nd attempt early
>next yr - need to sign up again) but plan on doing
>others. I'm doing it for fun and pleasure. I found my
>first time a fun and pleasurable experience. I didn't
>feel pressured or anything... I love it when I'm under
>the gun. Thats when I perform best. I was close on my
>first try. I'm also not studying 24/7... I study (play
>on racks) when I can between work, social, and
>personal life... which averages to about 10 hrs a week
>(sometimes longer If I do midnight-8am sessions).
>
>I think folks go after multiple certs for the
>knowledge quest (although there are numerous other
>things they can study/learn in the networking arena),
>challenge, Just to say they did it, or for fun.
>
>Just my 2 cents...
>
>Erick B.
>CCNP+Security+NetRanger, NNCSE
>
>--- Kevin Baumgartner <kbaumgar@cisco.com> wrote:
> > So I know a few people within Cisco and also
> > external to Cisco that are already
> > CCIE routing and switching certified are taking the
> > ISP dial CCIE lab.
> > What I am wondering is why? Is it a requirement for
> > your job?
> > I will be very happy if and when I just pass the
> > Routing and switching lab
> > and have one CCIE certification.
> >
> > More just curious on my part. I just can't see
> > myself going to
> > try for another CCIE certification unless I need to
> > for my job or career.
> > Just to say that I have two CCIE certifications
> > wouldn't be enough motivation
> > for me.
>
>
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