There is statistical evidence that less and less employers are paying for it. Could be because other companies hire away their certified people?

>>There is a salary survey at www.mcpmag.com that seems to indicate that
>>certification does contribute to your status as an employee. My favorite
>>argument in favor of certification is that no one was even turned down for an
>>opportunity because they were certified. Can you see that? "Ack,
>>phooey, you're an MCSD, you SUCK".
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>Heh -- I read anecdotal evidence from an employer that claimed that they would _not_ hire anyone who wasted their time getting an MCSD.
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>If they think that's a waste of time, I don't want to work there anyhow. :-)