Re: To go to University - For the CISSP etc. - Good idea/Bad idea???

[Adam K <triplefortissimo () gmail com>]

Right, Gates doesn't have a degree, but his career path is an exception.

I liken him to a baseball player... Ball players that get drafted
early (standout players with skills and sometimes luck) usually don't
get to finish their degree. Those drafted later (not standout players)
have time to finish their degree.


I have never met an individual that regrets their time spent in
college or their work toward a degree. I know countless people that
regret not getting a degree. Not too mention you typically make social
connections that will last a lifetime.



On Thu, Aug 6, 2009 at 5:32 PM, Adriel T. Desautels
<ad_lists () netragard com> wrote:
> Bill gates doesn't have a degree.
>
> On Aug 6, 2009, at 3:11 PM, James Copeland wrote:
>
> > What I have found is that school is the way to go.  People will look
> > at you with your certifications but without the college degree to
> > "back them up" that is all that they will do.  Another good reason for
> > college is that some employers will bump that pay up for just having a
> > degree, no matter even if it is underwater basket weaving.  Good luck.
> >
> > Jimmy
> >
> > On Thu, Aug 6, 2009 at 03:26, Hy Zaret<hyzaret () gmail com> wrote:
> > > Greetings & Salutations to all!
> > >
> > > I've been training myself for a while, and have recently came to the
> > > conclusion that University would be my best choice.
> > >
> > > The main reasons I made this decision are;
> > > • Social reasons
> > > • Educational advantages
> > > • Takes years off the experience needed to take the CISSP
> > >
> > > I'm writing on these mailing-lists for two reasons;
> > > • To find out what you think of my choice (not locked in yet!!!)
> > > • For advice on which course to go for (Sydney, NSW, Australia)
> > >
> > > I am wishing sometime in the future to begin a career in IT Security.
> > >
> > > Although being under 18, I have still found time to achieve various
> > > certifications; including CompTIA's Security+, three Cisco
> > > certifications & a Microsoft accreditation.
> > >
> > > Also, for the last 4 months I've been working full-time on the 1st
> > > Level of an IT Helpdesk.
> > >
> > > Am very open to ideas, so would be interested in reading & answering
> > > your replies!
> > >
> > > Thank you for reading this,
> > >
> > > Hy Zaret
> > >
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