Cisco Certification

This morning while having breakfast, hubby mentioned that he is planning to get a Cisco certification. I am a non-techie person but being with a techie person, I can't help but know some technical words. So when he mentioned about this certification, I know that it relates to his work.
About a year ago, one of his friends was still working back in the Philippines. But after becoming a CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate), his worth has suddenly increased and he received a very good offer abroad. Hubby said the reality is that having a certification boosts your career. In this day and age of cut throat competition, it is an advantage to be ahead of your peers.

But I asked hubby "Aren't you ahead of your peers? You're not yet thirty and have already held posts as manager and consultant abroad." Hubby said he's just lucky.

But I don't think it's all luck. I think the reason why he is a consultant already at his age is because he is good at his work. Even his peers can vouch for that. One friend who also happens to be hubby's former collegue said that hubby will go a long way in his career because he excels in his work. That's modesty aside.

So why is he still thinking about obtaining a Cisco certification?

While he maybe ahead of his peers right now, it is not far off to say he will be left behind career wise and salary wise if he doesn't get a certification. It is a known fact that professionals with Cisco certification receives higher salaries compared to others who don't have one. And of course it gives them competitive edge in their field over other professionals with hands-on experience only.

I don't need any more convincing for hubby to obtain a certification. I am all for his advancement and progress. After all he's the one bringing home the bacon.