Im looking to go in a differant direction. Im a field service tech, for years its been copiers, fax, printers. Recently everything is connected. For a few years now my job has been pushing certifications. I focused on CompTia. I have A+, Net+, Server+, and in January I plan on passing Security+. Now my job has been pushing certs....but not paying for them. so the loyalty is not there. I would like to stay in the "field". Im a little nervous. Ive been w/this company 13+ years, but they make it seem as if you don't get certified raises will vanish and the job may not be yours anymore. Last but not least, If I stay....my boss's view is "If Mike can pay it on his own, why can't everyone." QUESTION: which direction should I go to stay in the "field" CCNA or MCSA/MCSE.