CCNA Plans
I have been studying for different certifications and want to get a job. This journey has been somewhat focused on just certifications in general. Studying for the CCNA is the main goal that I have this year. I am wanting to still do other certifications. Until I get to the meat and potatoes, the CCNA, I am not satisfied with the progress that I am making.
These changes that I keep doing are mainly for extra certifications and do not reflect my goals. These goals are to re-certify for the CCNA. Due to this I am canceling the Network+ certification exam. The exam was in June and I am working mainly towards my CCNA goal. I have been getting bored a little with studying and have been able to handle my anxiety better. This is why I think that I am ready to take the plunge.
Other Certifications
I am usually not sure which way that I want to go and have learned a lot of what the different career paths are in IT. I’ve been looking also at the certifications that will come in handy for those positions. There are some things that I still want to do like get the CCST: Cybersecurity and the CompTIA Project+, so I am working on those in my spare time.
I am really getting into just plain vanilla networking and think that my main goal next year is to go for the CCNP Enterprise with the ENCOR and ENARSI exams. I have been kind of bored with the extra fluff and want to go into more of a professional side of my personality. With a goal that is to become a better Network Administrator than I was in 2014. This was when I was having stress and anxiety issues the most.
Conclusion
In order to resolve some of my health related issues I will be needing to get to the point where my anxiety level is more managed. Also, I want to get to the point where I am not stressed out drinking soda or energy drinks to stay afloat. I am thinking about getting back in the workforce and working through my residual issues for my physical and mental health. Getting a CCNA will help me in my journey to get back into IT.
