On Fri, Aug 6, 2010 at 7:18 AM, Jacob Albretsen <[email protected]> wrote: > Quoting Jared Smith <[email protected]>: > >> And for once, I agree with Fozz. What's this world coming to? Oh, >> and here's an article on tech certs in general (with more specific >> details about RHCE) that you might find interesting: >> http://www.eweek.com/c/a/IT-Management/Tech-Certifications-Are-Worthy-Again-333745/ > > Interesting that it says Security+ is number 3 on the list. My job > required me to get a security certification and I ended up getting > Security+ (wasn't my first choice, but cost the least). I read a > book, took some practice tests, then went and nearly got 100% on it. > I didn't find it particularly difficult compared to the studying and > practicing I had to do to earn the RHCE. > > I'll also echo Aaron and others about the RHCT / RHCE. Having my RHCE > has partially contributed to the last 3 jobs I've had. One > specifically asked for it in the job description. The certification > was worth the time.
Some data points for those interested: Salary (RHCE vs MCSE vs Linux+) http://www.indeed.com/salary?q1=RHCE&l1=utah&q2=MCSE&l2=utah&q3=Linux%2B&l3=utah&tm=1 (Notice that for the Linux+ cert it says "No Data" -- as in, no one is asking for that) Of course experience and other things play a huge factor in the salary offered to any given candidate (so I wouldn't expect $60k+/yr right after I got my RHCE), but I would think getting $40k-$50k/yr would be reasonable. Just some food for thought. I concur that getting the RHCE would definitely be worthwhile. -Bryan /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug Don't fear the penguin. */
