From: James Russell (osuphd2b@yahoo.com)
Date: Mon Apr 09 2007 - 16:43:06 ART
My job is great. My boss allows me to study whenever, as long as all my tasks are completed on time. I built a lab at work with 2 3550's, 2 2600XM's, 1 2811, and some old 2500's on a "frame relay" network. We even have a CMS-16 so I can access the lab from home via VPN. The only thing is we are 90% Nortel, so I don't get much "real-world" Cisco experience.
I guess it just helps to talk to people who have been through it, as no one at my work has a CCIE, and my buddy and I are the only ones with Cisco certs. I can talk to my wife, but she's not a "computer person" and doesn't understand. I'm just afraid that once my daughter arrives, I won't have time at all. I want to devote as much time as possible to her and my wife.
Daniel Fredrick <dfredrick@gmail.com> wrote: I think having the stress of buying a house and studying is a bit much. I would recommend to try and pass before you have your baby. Once that thing comes out... you will not have the time. You don't want to miss out on your family because you are studying, especially those first few years...
My recommendation is to push through and try and get it done before the kid comes, if you don't... oh well... you'll find a way.
I was lucky when I got mine... I just HAD a neglected girl friend... no house, wife or kids, but I could imagine that it would be much more difficult.
Maybe find a job that supports your studying at work... maybe cisco?
-Dan
On 4/9/07, James Russell <osuphd2b@yahoo.com> wrote: This is sort of OT, but I was wondering what everyone does when they feel overwhelmed with studying for the lab. I just passed the written on Feb 3rd, and have been studying 30+ hours a week ever since. I'm learning a ton along the way, but sometimes I feel like I have no prayer of learning enough to pass. I am scheduled to take the lab on July 6th, but I may not take it then.
How do you deal with the stress of studying, work, family, etc? My wife is pregnant with our first child, we are in the process of buying a house, and I'm trying to pass this lab. I guess I just wonder sometimes if it is worth it or if I should wait a year before attempting it. Thanks for letting a newbie vent.
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