Just got out of highschool, need computer career decision help

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Lifer
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Here's the deal, I just got out of highschool and found myself perplexed as to what path to take in terms of schooling and cert's. I'd like it to be in the computer field for sure, but there are SO MANY CHOICES. I like all aspects of computing, from networking to web site development, building them, repairing, ect. I'm open to almost any career venture in the computer world, but my main target is a decent paycheck every month. I have all the time in the world for school thanks to a VERY caring mother :D. The key thing here is that I'm completely willing to learn, and dont care how long it takes, or how hard it is, as long as I know I'm working towards something I can do well with. I'm not very brainy, in fact I was thinking about persuing a career in football, but my left knee is bothering me from all the highschool sports and the thought of messing up my body is not something I'm interested in. I'm a fast learner for sure, but when it comes to complex math and stuff like that, I'm not very gifted. I always did well in english, but I dont think I did good enough to consider it a true strong point. So with all that info., where do you think I should start? I'm really just looking for ideas here, I'm know there are a BUNCH of computer careers out there that I dont know about and some help with sifting them all out would be great.
 
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Captain4

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Whatever computer career you decide to get into, try to get a meaningful certification in it. For example, if you want to do networking, get CCNA. The certifications may not really mean much in the working environment, but to HR people who are idiots, they're a good way to get yourself noticed.
 
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hahahahahaha - funny s*it.....go to college and put that penis enlargement kit to work on some chics.......
 
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Lifer
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LOL, never did get that damn penis enlargement booklet!!!! I'm pretty pissed about that, some friends and I *HAD* to bid on that, a bigger dong for that cheap? How can someone pass that up!! Thought maybe I could become a porn star:cool:. Bought my first porno the other day to!!

PS: God you guys are horrible, I bet every one of you probably has about 40 or 50 gigs of porn on your computer, and your hangin me up on a Yoga penis enlargement booklet? JESUS, trying to get some honest help here!!

 
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max105

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hahaha...kinda sucks that got brought into the picture here. but hey, go to college and put that pump to use on some chicks.
 

You all are just worried he will take your jobs. :p

But...why wouldnt you go to college?
 
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Originally posted by: bdog231
LOL, never did get that damn penis enlargement booklet!!!! I'm pretty pissed about that, some friends and I *HAD* to bid on that, a bigger dong for that cheap? How can someone pass that up!! Thought maybe I could become a porn star:cool:. Bought my first porno the other day to!!
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A bigger dong for cheap is good! Glad you kept a good attitude about it. I didn't want you to get pissed. I thought it was humerous! :)
 
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Lifer
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Originally posted by: OmegaNauce
You all are just worried he will take your jobs. :p

But...why wouldnt you go to college?
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Well I have no clue what to do, my guidance counselor recomended nothing for me, is a 4 year college the best way to go?
 
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Lifer
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Originally posted by: Millenium
Originally posted by: bdog231
LOL, never did get that damn penis enlargement booklet!!!! I'm pretty pissed about that, some friends and I *HAD* to bid on that, a bigger dong for that cheap? How can someone pass that up!! Thought maybe I could become a porn star:cool:. Bought my first porno the other day to!!
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A bigger dong for cheap is good! Glad you kept a good attitude about it. I didn't want you to get pissed. I thought it was humerous! :)
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Well no I mean I think your an ass for mentioning something like that but I'm trying to get some insight here, it was funny but not from my point of view.
 
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Go to college. Get into a 4-year degree program. Based on my experience, I'd go down the applications / analytical route instead of the PC / networking route. Right now, the PC support folks and network folks are not getting treated to weel. Computer applications, on the other hand always have a need for someone with an analytical mind who can troubleshoot the issue and either make a recommendation for the corrective action, or perform the corrective action.

I've been working on the applications end for over 10 years now. My experience started over on the mainframe side, then I moved into a group that developed EDI (business to business applications) for the mainframe, then I moved onto the client-server side where I supported the application which our company used for most of their financial reporting. I'm now working on the Internet side of things where I've been for the past few years. I've worked on re-working sites, lots of interfacing with clients and eventually a service coordinator between the company I work for and the 3rd party hosting company that we utilize for our sites / apps. This progression has never created a dull moment for me.

I have witnessed many more lay-offs over on the networking side of things. There seems to be a lot of consolidation which tends to eliminate jobs. Plus, the networking side tends to take quite a bit of abuse - clients are usually always complaining about network speed, down-times, recovery of backup files, etc. Your ego can get a little bruised working in this area of the computer industry.

Best of luck with your decision!!
 
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n0cmonkey

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When the market is doing well, work. When its doing poorly, go to school. Its a simple thing :)

Good luck.
 
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Maverick2002

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If you don't like math a terrible lot, stay away from engineering.

Go to school; you can always co-op.

Web development is a broad area. If you're talking about programming, then you need to go into computer science.

If you're talking about design, you need to go into graphic/digital design.
 
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Soybomb

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As much as it pains me to say it, go to school and get a degree. As others have said the market sucks now so its not like you're missing out on great employment opportunities. Get a degree in history, or business even if you want, its just one more positive thing on your resume even if its not in your field of work
 
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Lifer
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Thanks for all the good info guys :D

wje, did you go through any schooling? If so, what did you take exactly?
 
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wje, did you go through any schooling? If so, what did you take exactly?
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Yes, I have a 4-year degree which I completed a little over 3 years ago. I attended school on nights and weekends while working full-time. My employer paid 100% of my tuition - I just had to buy the books and the parking permits for student parking. My degree is officially titled "CIS - Computer Information Systems" - it's not too heavy in the math area like a true computer science degree, but it is heavy in the applications analysis, programming and database components. However, I did fit in some networking courses as electives to have a familiarity in that area.

Again, best of luck to you.
 
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Lifer
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Originally posted by: wje
wje, did you go through any schooling? If so, what did you take exactly?
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Yes, I have a 4-year degree which I completed a little over 3 years ago. I attended school on nights and weekends while working full-time. My employer paid 100% of my tuition - I just had to buy the books and the parking permits for student parking. My degree is officially titled "CIS - Computer Information Systems" - it's not too heavy in the math area like a true computer science degree, but it is heavy in the applications analysis, programming and database components. However, I did fit in some networking courses as electives to have a familiarity in that area.

Again, best of luck to you.
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4 year degree sounds like a good idea, I suppose Jr. College would be a good place to find my bearings.
 
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