[Techtalk] RE: Red Hat Certification

[mmp_fox at bellsouth.net]

Chris,
  Take my opinion with the normal grain of salt, but here goes.  I am an 
independent contractor whose primary gig right now is teaching Unix and linux 
courses around the country. 2003 was an frustrating year for me...I had to drop 
my rates by 20%-40%, was getting less offers and less attractive locales. In 
Nov 2003 I got my RHCE.  The studying I had to do to pass opened up quite a few 
new areas (esp. concerning security) for me. It was a bit overwhelming, but I 
persevered. 
  Shortly thereafter new opportunities starting presenting themselves. I am 
currently teaching 4 different courses that I could not have TOUCHED a year 
ago. Did the RHCE "get" me these jobs? Well, although it wasn't a prerequisite, 
it was the boost that gave both myself and the companies involved the 
confidence to proceed. I've been able to bump up my rates again (yeah!) and am 
now turning down an occassional job whereas a year ago I'd bite at anything 
that came near no matter what it looked like!  
  
Barb Fox, Pres.
MultiMedia Productions, Inc.
mmp_fox at bellsouth.net

> 
> From: "chris" <lists at semioticpixels.com>
> Date: 2004/11/10 Wed PM 03:11:05 EST
> To: <techtalk at linuxchix.org>
> Subject: [Techtalk] Redhat certification of value?
> 
> Hi,
> What are people's opinions on the job market value of RedHat certification?