I have been in IT for about 7 years. I have experience in multiple different areas such as PC/Server repair, networking, and basic linux/windows administration. I current work as a Cisco Network Engineer. I obtained my CCNA through hard studying and home labs over the course of a couple years. My problem is my work will send me to just about any Cisco class I can name, they will not send me to Microsoft, Linux, or VMware classes.
They refuse, its not apart of my every day job they say. %^*&@!!!!!! Now what? I want to break into data center work and want to obtain my VCP. Global knowledge will only work with companies and I can't fund this out of pocket in one lump sum because I am being screwed on my salary as a net engineer. Everyone wants to offer 20k less than the average in my region.
#1) Does another company exist that will work with individuals?
#2) Can anyone offer some help on what I can do regarding finalcial assistance? No one will give me a credit card or loan excelp sallie mae, so using a "credit card" is out of the question.
..... Thanks....