Re: Too old to do CCIE ?

From: Elliott Reyes <fontananetworkengineer_at_gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:05:37 -0800

Screw that I'm 48 and still trying.

I have approximately same number of years as you....

On Thu, Nov 10, 2011 at 12:21 PM, Scott M Vermillion <
scott_ccie_list_at_it-ag.com> wrote:

> Totally depends on where you're at in life mentally (I assume
> reasonable physical health). I successfully completed the R&S track
> at probably somewhere around 17 yrs in the field (so late 30s). I was
> highly motivated and absolutely loved the study/prep. However, I
> couldn't do another track today at this exact phase of life because I
> have too many other conflicting priorities right now. Maybe in a few
> years down the line I'll have settled a bit again and will seek to add
> SP or ??. Moral of the story is just be honest with yourself about
> what you're able/willing to invest at this current point in your life
> (and looking forward a year or better) because it takes a lot of
> commitment - of that have no doubt. Assuming that you have the
> bandwidth and are willing to commit it, your current age most
> certainly will not be a limiting factor and your substantial real-
> world experience base will be a considerable asset...
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> On Nov 9, 2011, at 9:19 , Ccieyarub wrote:
>
> > Hi
> > Would like to know if I'm currently too old and too late to do my
> > CCIE after 16 years of network engineering experience I m having
> >
> > And second how many Guys have it in my age
> >
> > Thanks
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