Leonard Luc
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Different type of Degrees
im looking to attend college for my associates for IT. what is the value of an Associates vs. Technical degree vs. Certificate Degree? What holds more weight in the IT world? Also, given the prices of the courses, this will be at a Community College (CC). Im just trying to get some research done before i put myself through the school. any info will help! thank you all!
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hmm, i just want something that going to get me into the IT field. IT is my passion, and i dont mind learning new things. IT is something you have to constantly keep up with and i understand that. i appreciate your input! its def on my mind now
>in case of "job issues"
Being over 40 and making too much money.
I discourage anybody that wants stability in their career path to avoid IT at all costs.
Being over 40 and making too much money.
I discourage anybody that wants stability in their career path to avoid IT at all costs.
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whys that?
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That is an amazing answer, sir! Very informative! thank you!
With a few exceptions ,most of those niches can be and will be outsourced overseas.
You can bet the bank on it.
I have yet to call almost any major vendor these days (Dell,IBM,Microsoft ,APC) over the past couple of years without being transferred overseas.
In the Silicon valley where I reside ,ageism (being over 40) is a major factor in terms of being hired.
I've had friends that worked at IBM that once past 40 ,you are forced out the door.
Factor in the H1B quota steadily going up and you have a career path that is uncertain at best.
You can't out source a plumber or electrician.(yet)
Lot's of work these days is contract ,so figure every 18 to 24 months you'll be looking for a new job.
Welcome to the flat Earth.
You can bet the bank on it.
I have yet to call almost any major vendor these days (Dell,IBM,Microsoft ,APC) over the past couple of years without being transferred overseas.
In the Silicon valley where I reside ,ageism (being over 40) is a major factor in terms of being hired.
I've had friends that worked at IBM that once past 40 ,you are forced out the door.
Factor in the H1B quota steadily going up and you have a career path that is uncertain at best.
You can't out source a plumber or electrician.(yet)
Lot's of work these days is contract ,so figure every 18 to 24 months you'll be looking for a new job.
Welcome to the flat Earth.
I would not advise a CC program for IT, but then I no longer advise an IT career at all for people just starting out. HVAC, electrician and plumbing don't change every three years, they pay very well, nobody says "You need to retrain because Plumbing 10.0 just came out", you have the protection of a union behind you in case of "job issues" - and you can expect double-time plus overtime on the occasional 2 AM callout, which you definitely will not get in an IT position.