Another Microsoftie tells half-truths.
"For the Linux dudes in the audience, I'm afraid you are pretty much screwed because there is no comparable certification path."
Thus another Microsoftie tells us that unless it's M$, we are screwed. Funny, the CCNA is probably the hardest cert in the industry. I don't see M$ in their name. What about the SCSA? Sun may not be M$ (thank God) but it's highly respected. CompTIA's A+ is definitely entry level, but the Linux+ and the Security+ seem to me to carry some weight. I guess you aren't aware that Red Hat has certs as well.
Look, I'm not complaining with anyone else's decisions. I know how much MCSE's can expect to make ... and I know how often you have to retake the MCSE so M$ can make some more money off you. But just because you like your cert doesn't mean there aren't other choices, and good choices. As YOU said, "if you want to get a job, and the jobs require it -- you can either get it or kiss the job goodbye." Good advice, and it applies to all the jobs I'm interested in that don't require MCSEs. YMMV
