OK. I have worked in multiple computer shops in my years as a technician... I have been working in the fields for approximately 8 years now... One place I worked, I worked with a guy that spent over $10,000 on certifications, including, a+, MCSE, CNA, and 2 other network certifications that I can't remember, and he knew NOTHING about networking! He tried to set up our office network which ran '95 using NetBIOS! He claimed it was the easiest and FASTEST way! I also know a guy, who was a+ certified, and he didn't even know how to install a CD-ROM Driver!! He didn't know how to FDISK, or install a Video Driver!! The only reason why he got hired was his A+ on his resume'. I have NO certifications at all, and have been offered a job at Microsoft.... Just to show you what you can do WITHOUT certifications. I AM NOT telling you NOT to get certifications, b/c I plan on getting MCSE and A+ soon, b/c it looks good on a resume'... but NOTHING will teach you about computers more than in the field, hands on experience... Certifications mean NOTHING anymore...