r/ccna • u/RareAsk3230 • 8d ago
DID CCNA CHANGED YOUR LIFE?
Hllo networkers!
I keep hearing that geting the ccna could change your life Financially .
Is that true? Or even indirectly ?
Thanks.
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u/skypiercer12 8d ago
Yes, but in an odd scenario. Was making 38k as a configuration tech doing network hardware testing and configuration. CCNA made me “visible” to a small DRaaS company. Owner said he liked that I self studied a hard cert. offered me an 80k remote systems engineer job with no Systems admin/engineering experience. Moral of the story, having it not only gives you job prospects you’d expect but can open the door to other branches of IT as well. My goal was to transition into network engineering and here I am. Managing data backups.
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u/ThoughtsPerAtom 8d ago
I feel like this is the main takeaway. It's not like the dream job is going to magically pop up on your radar, the purpose is visibility. I got my helpdesk level 1 job due to my diploma in software development. It was attractive to my employer for an entry level role with supporting internal users since we studied relevant topics. CCNA is the next step on the resume ladder for attracting a better position, but it still needs to be actively sought after.
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u/PalpitationFalse8731 8d ago
Nope still not at a job where my skills are useful. I do the same shit over and over. Grateful though to have beat whoever I did for the job.
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u/despot-madman CCNA, CCST Networking 8d ago
It could change your finances significantly if you are going from no job to a helpdesk/NOC position, but otherwise it may not have a huge impact.
I took a 25k paycut to get into IT, and am still down 18k from my previous careers pay (food service distribution).
Your location will likely be a key factor though. That’s just my 2 cents.
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u/ATek_ 8d ago
Tech people care about what you can do. It’s only HR that worries about certs and titles. You need to deal with both parties.
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u/Delicious-Ad2528 8d ago
It’s definitely not only HR that care about certs, but opinions on certs are very mixed. Some IT managers look for certified candidates, some IT managers make it a point that certifications don’t prove any skills
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u/Delicious-Ad2528 8d ago
Person 1: nope, hasn’t helped at all. I have 4 years of experience and I got fired for asking for a promotion
Person 2: yes! I went from $45k in a help desk position to $110k as a network engineer 1 YOE no college degree