MCSE - appearing mcse 2k

i want to appear mcse 2k. i have the queries as follows :
1. how worth mcse today ?
2. is it waste of money appearing mcse ?
3. what is carrier benifit after becoming mcse ?
4. or is it better not to appear mcse and do another course?
5. people say it is of no use doing mcse. is it true ?
pl advise