I've been in IT around the same amount of time, and haven't had an issue either. I do know that I've had to remain a moving target, swapping specialties whenever prudent. One cannot just have an MCP and assume employment for life.
Have any of you guys noticed the incredible lust for certifications that has transpired since the bottom fell out of the tech industry a few years ago? Seems no one cares about practical experience and know how, just how many certifications do you have. I do have Cisco cert by the way, but I have run across some folks that have the almighty certifications that couldn't route or troubleshoot their way out of a paper bag.