My tax refund came at the end of last week, bringing me a wonderful influx of income. For the most part, we did well at keeping things practical, like maintenance for our 1 vehicle, paying off some of the loan for my certs and such. My 2 frivolous purchases? An adorable pug puppy named Clyde and the (in)famous Cisco book, Routing TCP/IP, Volume 1. I know it may sound a little geeky, but I can’t wait to crack this one open and dig in. From all accounts, this plus it’s parasitic twin, Volume 2, are the most definitive guide on TCP/IP routing out there and a must-read for anyone studying Cisco.
I’m still waiting to hear back on the proposal I made to the company I am contracting for. With the encouragement of my supervisor and coworkers, I wrote up a proposal for them to pay for my CCNP exams should I pass them and purchase books for my studies with the stipulation that following attaining my NP I would stay here and work for at least a year. I am really hoping they accept as it would be a great help to me taking the next step in my studies, but only time will tell. In this economic climate, I can’t help but feel fortunate that my contract has been extended and I’m not job hunting! I chose the CCNP over the CCSP for my proposal because it seemed to fit the company’s needs better. It would mean taking a break from some of my other studies, but I had hoped to go for m CCNP at some point anyway and I know it would add value here.
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