Re: MCSE vs Bachelors Degree for good jobs?

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From: The Poster Formerly Known as Kline Sphere (.)
Date: 03/29/04 

Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2004 07:50:37 +0100

>My
>questions are: Is getting an MCSE worth it?

Yes.

>Do you really need an MCSE
>to get good sys admin jobs?

No.

>Also, from your experience, do you really
>need a Bachelors in CIS to get good sys admin jobs?

Yes. Helps you get into the profession.

> Anyone in the
>forum an IT manager and do you have a bachelors or just experience and
>certifications?

Both.

> What kind of credentials do some of the people above
>you have?

Good at doing their job??

>Do any sysadmins in this forum have Linux certifications?

Yes (not me though).

>Is it worth it to get Linux certifications also?

Yes.

>I know people may not want to reveal salary info, but do
>MCSEs without bachelors degrees make decent money ($50k+)?

A degree means nothing once you've got several years experience. If I
was paid less for not having a degree than someone who had a degree,
I'd leave. Any company that does not reward people on ability and
worth to the company alone, deserves to lose their best people.

Kline Sphere (Chalk) MCNGP #3