Newbie help please!

I have found in my job searching that salaries are going up. That tends to be a good indicator of job growth. As for any shortage, what usually happens is that everyone hears about the shortage and runs for it. Next thing you know there's a surplus of Network Engineers and salaries go down and certifications become worthless. Look what happened to the MCSE. I have seen help desk jobs where they expect the applicants to have MCSE. Anyways, that's just my two cents. And with that comes my caveat...Yes that is American money. This is how things look in America, I take no responsibility for the difference in conditions "across the pond."

Ari W. ari_winokur at comcast dot net amtechnical.selfip.com

well it all depends on the individual. i personally feel buying the books and building yourself a little lab is worth it in the long run. after you are done with the course, what do u have left? the books, thats about it. The lab (which u can get good prices on ebay) will last you a few years.

Thanks for all your input chaps..will take it all in.