whats a good job in the computer field?

[svtour]

im currently in my 1st semester at community college. im probably going into computer science or computer engineering. im not exactly sure what they are though i am pretty sure i want to work in the computer field, but i am not sure what i want to do. money is important, but i think i would rather be happier with a little less money. currently i only have a+ and my cna, but i would like to get a lot more certs. if u are in the computer field, what do you do, and what further education/certifications did you get?

 

[minendo]

Right now I work as an Office Consultant for campus. However, I have just accepted a job for Staff Computer Training in which I will be administering classes to teach campus staff different aspects of various programs. I only do this part time since I am still a student.

I have no certifications and no formal training.

 

[notfred]

ugh, not this again...

 

[Ameesh]

what do you want to do?

do you want to do tech support?

do you want to write software?

do you want to design hardware?

 

[Ameesh]

Originally posted by: notfred
ugh, not this again...

shut up perlboy

 

[jimmyhaha]

do NOT go into computer industry / IT industry unless you can beat out 90% of the rest of the world, period.

 

[tcsenter]

whats a good job in the computer field?

CEO, COO, CFO....

Ah, you were looking for a different answer, me thinks.

 

[svtour]

Originally posted by: Ameesh
what do you want to do?

do you want to do tech support?

do you want to write software?

do you want to design hardware?

im not sure yet. no, no, no.

 

[her209]

Do you want to sit around and do nothing?

 

[StageLeft]

What's a good job in computers? One in which you get paid, ie, you have a job! Computers suck entry level right now. Hell they suck for experienced people to find work in

 

[rh71]

Originally posted by: svtour

Originally posted by: Ameesh
what do you want to do?

do you want to do tech support?

do you want to write software?

do you want to design hardware?

im not sure yet. no, no, no.

What's missing from that list is graphics / design / computer art / 3D / animation. There's big money if you're good. If I were you, I'd pursue something in the healthcare field... with some IT experience... I was a database guy (oh add that to the list too) at a pharmaceutical company and it was a good place/position to be at.

I wouldn't be aiming toward IT companies upon graduation. The competition IS ridiculous nowadays... and there's only so many positions to be filled.

 

[vi edit]

At this point in time, I would have to say "A JOB" would be a good job in the computer industry.

 

[DaveSimmons]

Originally posted by: svtour

Originally posted by: Ameesh
what do you want to do?

do you want to do tech support?
do you want to write software?
do you want to design hardware?

im not sure yet. no, no, no.

Hmm, that's most of the good jobs ruled out. But if you don't want to, don't try software or hardware desgin just for the money. You'll be lousy at it and not get the fun and interesting work.

do you want to sell computers?

do you want to assemble or repair computers?

do you want to play games professionally for money and have really really good reflexes?

do you want to watch the blinky lights, feed in paper and change backup tapes?

Pay is only fair for these, though.

 

[DaveSimmons]

Originally posted by: rh71

What's missing from that list is graphics / design / computer art / 3D / animation. There's big money if you're good.

Though for that kind of career you want an art and design background not really a "computer" background. It's something you have to have the gift for too, it's not like tech support or network admin where rote learning will take you 90% of the way to being able to do the job.

 

[vi edit]

It's something you have to have the gift for too, it's not like tech support or network admin where rote learning will take you 90% of the way to being able to do the job.

What's "rote" learning?

90% of my tech support/admin "skillz" came from my own monkeying around and job experience. Not from the classrom.

<--- NCSE

No certification, some education (to steal a line from Russ)

 

[Hoober]

Originally posted by: svtour

Originally posted by: Ameesh
what do you want to do?

do you want to do tech support?

do you want to write software?

do you want to design hardware?

im not sure yet. no, no, no.

So, uh... training? You want to teach? That's what I do. It's not bad. Money's pretty good..... IF and WHEN you can find a job.

 

[rh71]

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons

Originally posted by: rh71

What's missing from that list is graphics / design / computer art / 3D / animation. There's big money if you're good.

Though for that kind of career you want an art and design background not really a "computer" background. It's something you have to have the gift for too, it's not like tech support or network admin where rote learning will take you 90% of the way to being able to do the job.

Very true.

 

[DaveSimmons]

Originally posted by: vi_edit

It's something you have to have the gift for too, it's not like tech support or network admin where rote learning will take you 90% of the way to being able to do the job.

What's "rote" learning?

90% of my tech support/admin "skillz" came from my own monkeying around and job experience. Not from the classrom.

<--- NCSE

No certification, some education (to steal a line from Russ)

There are levels in any field and I gather you're a bit above the entry level

By tech support I meant first-line, the look-up-the-knowledge-base-article kind. But yes, real support is much more about analytical skills than memorization. And about learning to explain things very clearly and simply to people. Then explaining it again even more simply.

Network admin at many companies isn't quite the same level as a network designer, it's more the watch-the-blinky-lights, reboot W2K/IIS when it crashes, run backup jobs and assign passwords kind of work. Stuff most anyone can do with a good set of reference books.

 

[CraigRT]

Originally posted by: vi_edit

It's something you have to have the gift for too, it's not like tech support or network admin where rote learning will take you 90% of the way to being able to do the job.

What's "rote" learning?

90% of my tech support/admin "skillz" came from my own monkeying around and job experience. Not from the classrom.

<--- NCSE

No certification, some education (to steal a line from Russ)

That's the way to do it.. and that's the way i am....