Building Up

My husband and I usually have some quick planning discussions on where we’re going as a family. Topics? Well it can be practically anything such as kids education, housing, etc. One interesting topic which normally comes up is career. With a rapidly changing career environment globally, it is something we always have to be updated with. We’ve moved countries twice for work and we did see the need to constantly feed career. For parents, career isn’t just career. It is one way to ‘keep the family running’.

My husband kept on telling that we need to be on our toes. It’s nice to know that there are programs that support people who would like to develop their career. The Cisco certification is one of the programs that he has been looking at. It does appear to be a good career building opportunity even for IT professionals who have already rooted in their current field. And with a certification under the belt, it would surely build credibility and consequently, career. The entry level IP Networking (CCENT) seems to be the first step to explore. Starting at an entry level is not bothering him at all (since he’s already quite well progressed in another career area) as the success of other Cisco certified professionals is simply inspiring. But I guess it shouldn’t stop with being inspired. The potentials of this program can only be realized after taking the first step.

Well, I myself had an IT education. Though currently a SAHM, I, too, am starting to look at career options. My youngest daughter will be starting school in just over a year and it looks like it’s a good time for me to warm up.