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Oyeve said:
Computer major (1985)
IT director now. No, college taught me shit about computers. Experience did.
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The guy who lives across from me, now retired, was also Director of IT. He didn't program much, but said his guys did (obviously). So does that mean he's more a manager with a different set of skills? Title sounds good... but is it more a management position than a technical one? Do you have to have the highest expertise, then oversee others with the same background? I always thought it was someone climbing the ladder starting as a programmer, so essentially he knows all at that stage.
 
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Oyeve said:
Computer major (1985)
IT director now. No, college taught me shit about computers. Experience did.
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Sadly, it's just not the same...very rarely can you land a decent job (outside of help desk), without a degree.

got my associates in liberal arts at local CC...landed a network admin job (had some experience as PC Tech for 2 years previous)...now getting my 4 year B.S., just to have it.
 
mariok2006 said:
That's pretty cool, how'd you do that?

Degree: Mechanical Engineering
Occupation: Mechanical Engineer
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It's actually very common. Engineers usually have the math background to do it...and they actually understand it more than most finance majors. It's just finding engineers that are willing to do it.
 
Gibson486 said:
It's actually very common. Engineers usually have the math background to do it...and they actually understand it more than most finance majors. It's just finding engineers that are willing to do it.
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I wouldn't mind doing it for a change of pace and work on my interpersonal skills a bit more. I'm sure they pay won't be as good since I have ZERO professional experience in finance, but I guess you gotta start somewhere.
 
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