I completely agree with your comment. I started doing IT because it was interesting enough to occupy my scattered mind. The upside to it is that most people are afraid of technology just enough to ensure my continued employment and the pay isn't bad either. However; I'll never go back to Corp IT again, too many politics and too many weird useless non-IT people drinking all the coffee in the department. I still have yet to test for any certs because I've not had a problem finding IT work. Then again, I'm a generalist not a specialist and I'm willing to work for a little less if the job is interesting. Finally, remember this old adage especially if you venture into self-employment: "You only have to be smarter than the customer you're working for."