Suggestions for a career in tech?

[zachaqsw]

I was wondering what the people of LTT thoughts were on careers in technology because Im wanting to do something like repair or manage some type of technology hardware/machinery. I dont mean pc tech support unless im like the guy in the back, I can deal with people just not constantly as the main thing I would do.

Im looking for like a list of job titles or maybe some personal insight of what to avoid or what I should do. Im currently about to start a computer IT class that goes over the fundamentals of pc's like hardware, software, security, and networking becuase during or after the class im hopeing I'll have a much better understanding about what I want to do as a career.

[Chatzev]

PC technician? I assume you are wanting to work for a hardware store? Just keep in mind the fact that building computers is a very low margin business if that is what you want to do. As for software related jobs there are more than I can list. Perhaps look at a list of courses at universities and use some job search engines to get a better idea of what is available. 

[zachaqsw]

yea I'll see what classes/degrees the tech colleges have for a better idea of what jobs people are goin for.

It doesnt have to be computer related, what I was trying to say is it could be any technology and the job is to fix it or make sure it keeps runing properly like a server room or something, just looking for any ideas lke that. Preferably more hardware related.

[MrSuperb]

study EE :P

[Keystone Nyan Cat]

Work as an IT manager in a school or try being a teacher for a few years. You can also be a consultant for smaller companies or can try finding a job in one of the local computer shops. Hope this helps!

[Honeydiddle]

Its all about who you know, get your name out, talk to people and you may get picked up at get your foot in the door that way, or do some serious study

[Guest]

Defence/armed services? 

[looney]

making schnitzels can be very technical. 

[Cryptonite]

I was wondering what the people of LTT thoughts were on careers in technology because Im wanting to do something like repair or manage some type of technology hardware/machinery. I dont mean pc tech support unless im like the guy in the back, I can deal with people just not constantly as the main thing I would do.

Im looking for like a list of job titles or maybe some personal insight of what to avoid or what I should do. Im currently about to start a computer IT class that goes over the fundamentals of pc's like hardware, software, security, and networking becuase during or after the class im hopeing I'll have a much better understanding about what I want to do as a career.

just don't study network engineering, or if you do try splitting your brain in two, because they are stuck in 2009 world wide, the questions they have answers that are obsolete nowadays so you'll have to remember what the book says and not what you know, I ended up canceling my studies since it wasn't worth the price to me, now I'm working as an IT manager so I could care less about stupid paper work, you'll find what you're looking for if you're passionate enough.

[dylandylandylan]

just don't study network engineering, or if you do try splitting your brain in two, because they are stuck in 2009 world wide, the questions they have answers that are obsolete nowadays so you'll have to remember what the book says and not what you know, I ended up canceling my studies since it wasn't worth the price to me, now I'm working as an IT manager so I could care less about stupid paper work, you'll find what you're looking for if you're passionate enough.

 

Seems like your university or place of study wasn't the place for you! I'm currently studying network engineering and it's pretty damned cutting edge stuff. Network security/cyber security is pretty full on too, and applicable luckily.

 

to the OP. You could either go down the tried and true method of university -> help desk/intern for big company -> move up etc. You could get a few certs and self-teach or my personal favorite, meet people at university and start your own business and learn a lot of things along the way!

[zachaqsw]

Thanks for all the info, seems like my current plan of taking a IT class and going from there is my best bet.

[JaeDee884]

Working in a school is a great start, if anything else, it increases your likelihood of getting more jobs, IT in a school is easy to achieve, and it opens doorways.

[d33g33]

And an IT Company that supports a school or schools seem to do really well. My neighbor owns a company that looks after the catholic schools in the surrounding areas. He just traded his Audi A5 for some V8 Lexus and his Mini Cooper for a new Toyota 86. No Ferrari's but he's not 30 years old...

[Flynn]

Check this out:

 

http://certification.comptia.org/ExploreCareers/careerpaths/career_roadmap.aspx

[PCBudgetSolutions]

Defence/armed services? 

Not everyone is as young as you and makes enough money in the armed forced to support a full family :(

[Guest]

Not everyone is as young as you and makes enough money in the armed forced to support a full family :(

Depends on the country - in Aus you can do pretty well due to benefits for dependents. 

[mrenusso]

In my experience, Electrical Engineering is the best way to go. It gives an incredible background and it proves handy when you get to "senior" jobs. It's not just PCs and networks, far from that actually, but it's damn interesting and it seems to open a lot more doors than just a BS in CompSci or Networking/Telecom.

[PCBudgetSolutions]

Depends on the country - in Aus you can do pretty well due to benefits for dependents. 

I almost quoted you age but changed it before I posted.  But yes in AUS if you play your cards right you can do very well.  USA where I live I am lucky, but other places not so much...