Re: Career Path changing & MCSD results

FYI..from Mark Fugatt
I would start by looking at the MCSA and then move on towards the MCSE, it
would also be good to look at CompTia Network+ and maybe Security+ also.

"shMCSD" <> wrote in message
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> Hi guys,
> May be the current issue is more social than technical, but it is a case.
> I'm EE holding MCSD (old track) since more than 2.5 yrs.
> I have 6 yrs experience with SQL-Server, ASP, VID, html,...Web developer.
first two yrs was VB and SQL.
> I have build my experience based on Job requirements faced, and not any
formal Course; Only read help and books when there is a need.
>
> Before I have got the Certification, I was gaining annual raise (25 -
50)% + bonus.
> But since that day I have a steady constant rate + No bonus. (I convinced
my self; it is due to Market down during last yrs.)
>
> I have been with one company since ~4.5 yrs. And the job does not evolve
to more than using these Old technology (ASP, SQL,...). And the company is
working.
>
> During last two yrs, I have tried to learn some .Net & C# but I did not
have applied them in real life (There is no Job Requirements for them in
current company). And even if I mentioned this in my CV for other companies
for job application, I did not receive any response, simply I could not
leave my current company. I can't quit (I'm paying over 70% for compound
loans!!!)
>
> Between me and my self I gave up development with these technologies.
>
> For a while I have think that I should make a career change and advance,
not based on Current experience.
> I'm thinking with 3 choices starting with them from scratch, through
formal courses and training:
> - Oracle Administration and Development
> - Sun & UNIX oriented
> - CISCO networking
>
> Since All of the above certified people are more desired and highly paid.
> I'm disappointed with My MCSD.
>
> Is that possible and which one will be more suitable.
>
> Regards

Jeffery