What kind of degree/certification did you need/get in order to get your current job?:
- Initially, I only had a couple of basic computer courses (CIS 101 level stuff) when I first got into I.T. about 14 years ago. My last assignment was one where I took a lateral move to get into Internet technology. I currently hold a B.S. in CIS.
Does it pay as much as you thought?:
- The pay seemed O.K. when I was still there. Not great, but O.K. Since leaving, I've realized that my skills put me about $10K higher per year than my last salary. However, keep in mind that pay is not everything. I want to be in an environment that I fully believe in and support and have a good peer group. Both of these other items are more necessary than the money I make. Over 14 years, I moved up about 8 salary grades through various promotions. Also, most of my raises until 5 or so years ago were always paid yearly on my anniversary date and were usually in the double-digit range.
Do you feel you should get more training?:
- At the moment, I fell that I have an adequate mix of skills to support another position of similar caliber. However, I'm always "self training" myself by purchasing and reading several technology books to stay current. Most employers set money aside for training. However, getting the approval to take courses can be a very lengthly and drawn out process in most corporations. However, I would jump at any opportunity at any time to refine my skills through formalized classroom training. I think with anyone in the I.T. industry, there is always a feeling that you need more training - just to stay on the leading edge of things.
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