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[alexwhin]

there are so many computer jobs... such a huge selection what one do you want to get into?

[Xedos]

Anything with linux.

[squishybear]

im already into it... im a web designer. but i want to get involved with computer animation.... or 3d specialist! i think its fun! and challenging!!! =) i hope so... sooN!!!

[novaforme]

im doing it too, Network Administration
I get to work with Linux too, Redhat 9 running on a server for data storage. just that one tho the rest are windows based

[Noferura]

I might will try to study computer science, but I don't know yet. I think if I try then I would choose software or something with design, like designing or programming games. This would be fun, like squishybear said.
The point is that everything with design, creativity and so one (I mean jobs which have to deal with for example art) is highly underrated and if you get a job you can lose it fast (at least in Germany).

[ramon]

Currently studying for MCSE (microsoft certified Engineer), specialised in security.
Also planning to do some basis ux training and maybe some cisco.
my goal is to be a network security specialist so, I have a lot to do....

[no9t9]

i hate it when people who aren't engineers call themselves engineers. Example: MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer).

the MCSE is basically a self study course where you simply pass a few tests. Getting the certification for MCSE is a joke compared to getting an engineering degree.

ya. it does sound better to call your self a systems engineer and add MCSE after your name. But, it's really just a glorified title that isn't justified.

[ramon]

no9t9, it depens on what you define under an "engineer", I'm not going to depate on, wheter or not, geting a degree or a ms paper is enough to call yourself an engineer, no.
By studying, it isnt possible to give a real status, but nonetheless, If you want to get a job, you do need some sort of certification.
I myself didn't got the opportunity to study informatics on school. I've worked in other markets for years and started working in IT. To get and keep a job in this market i need papers. and msce is a very good basis to do so.
If you can get a college degree in IT, do it, but remember, only getting a degree wont get you through the rest of your career!
Better start on a microsoft or a cisco or a nix or .... certification cause you are going to need it.

that's my 2 cents.

[Becca]

TOOOOO many people want to computer related jobs.. it's really popular. That's why I'm not sure if I want anything to do with it any more. I was wanting to do design and programming or whatever, but what use is that going to be.. not being big headed but that's just going to waste all my other talents... And plus, there are tons of people better than me RIGHT AT THIS MOMENT who are a lot younger.

... too popular..

Design is tooo popular, programming is too too popular... everything is different to know than it was before where you had higher salaries.. now everyone is opting for a computer job... there's loads of people who are being made redundents... even the really talented ones.

[s243a]

Becca, on Apr 22 2005, 02:41 PM, said:

TOOOOO many people want to computer related jobs.. it's really popular. That's why I'm not sure if I want anything to do with it any more. I was wanting to do design and programming or whatever, but what use is that going to be.. not being big headed but that's just going to waste all my other talents... And plus, there are tons of people better than me RIGHT AT THIS MOMENT who are a lot younger.

... too popular..

Becca how old are you? Wasn’t it 14? I would be surprised if there were many people younger then 14 that are supper experts at the computer. They might know how to use it as a tool, but they probably don’t know much about how it works and the theory behind languages and various pieces of software. I don’t know if I would recommend computers to people as a career or not. I am not sure how good the job market or pay is. A person has to make a living but the must also like what they do. There are many trade jobs that might be a better investment then university at least in the short term. However, by going that route a person misses out on the intellectual development a university may provide.

The nice thing about a computer related job is that in theory you can do it anywhere, wherever you bring your laptop. Be it a car a plain a lawn chair or perhaps even at the beach. Personally I hope some day they have a brain computer interface and then I will no longer have to stare at this stupid screen.

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Design is tooo popular, programming is too too popular... everything is different to know than it was before where you had higher salaries.. now everyone is opting for a computer job... there's loads of people who are being made redundents... even the really talented ones.

I don’t think you will ever get away from competition unless you sell your self short. The world is such that basically everyone is replaceable and redundant. It makes society a powerful fault tolerant machine that will grow learn and develop to an even more powerful machine.

Edited by s243a, 22 April 2005 - 08:19 PM.

[beeseven]

A job in straight programming isn't usually the best idea. Programmers are a dime a dozen. Some might know how to do a specific task better than others, but usually programmers are expendable. Not doing your job well? Your company could probably go get a kid of the street who'd do it just as well or better for less money.

But that being said, programming is an important tool. For most jobs now a days, some knowledge of computers and programming is a must, but it should be seen more as a way to do parts of your job, not your job itself.

It's just that given enough time, pretty much anyone could be taught to program, and most programs could only be made in a couple ways.

[DjLuki]

well yes there are a lot of web designers out there and graphic makers but you can always grow by jsut starting spreading the word through friends and family..that's how almost all businessses start..plus tehre are millions of companies and they all need websites ..i think it's an ok job but you have to be able to know all the languages so when a customer asks about a specific thing..u should be able to do it. I was going to give it a try on making games or game graphics..i heard that some people that make games.. they work there for like weeks without ever oging home.. it must mean that there is a lot of work needed..

[allabout42]

I notice that there are a lot of jobs in High Performance Computing so I'm going to try to get a degree in that and maybe I'll be able to get a job in that field....hopefully