""Gaz"" wrote in message [EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]... > I think that depends on the individual company. > Our company currently has 6 CCIE's. I was dissuaded from going for CCIE by > my company. The reason, although they haven't stated it in so many words is > that they would just about double my pay from CCNP, but I would bring them > very little more income. > They would prefer me to go off and do something else that they can charge > for, like security. > I've not heard of any companies asking for CCIE security (yet). A senior > engineer with security accreditations is almost as sellable to most > companies and far cheaper to feed and water. > For a lot of jobs, the same is true for Routing/Switching. Every job our > company sends a CCIE to that could have been a Senior Engineer, they've lost > a bit off their profit margin, and in the current climate where perhaps the > jobs aren't rolling in quite so fast, there are obviously greater losses > having CCIE's sat around on quiet days. > CCIE is still the target I believe, but not everybody needs them at the > moment. > In 6/12 months if things pick up they may be pushing the CCIE again. > I believe that Cisco's hiccup last year is the only thing that has devalued > the CCIE. As Cisco gradually recovers, so will the CCIE....probably.....
Well, I think that's true. But on the other hand, I think the glory days of the CCIE are over. Let's face it. We just went through a massive network buildout orgy that will probably never be repeated again in out lifetime. Several positive factors went "just right" - the Y2K overhaul, the advent of Netscape and the accompanying introduction of the Internet to the masses, and the fears of old-school companies of getting 'Amazon-ed'. To think that these kinds of factors will come together again anytime soon is wishful thinking. So while yes, I agree that Cisco and the CCIE will probably get better, if you think we're going to have 1999 all over again, you're just deluding yourself. The world has changed, and people will simply have to admit that when it comes to the value of tech skills, Cisco's best days are in its past, and people should be looking at other skills if they want to remain on the forefront of what is considered valuable. > > > Gaz > > > > ""Kris Keen"" wrote in message > [EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]... > > Your the 1st person I've heard say the CCIE isnt worth much anymore.. Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=45121&t=40261 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
