MCSE Certification

I have a question concerning MCSE.

I know it is the “ultimate” certificate to have in the IT world, but is it worth a 33 year old male spending ?3000.00 cash and however long it takes to study for this certificate. I do have a certification in networking, although it is based more on setting up a network, not administering one, as MCSE is.

The reason I ask is because all the employers around here ask for MCSE certification, but pay low, obviously aiming at school/college leavers. I am concerned that I will spend all the money, put in the effort and still get no where.

Should I not bother and get what employment I can, or put in the effort?

Your comments appreciated.

Chris 🙂