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Ideas for new career path
Posted on 7/11/13 at 7:48 am
Posted on 7/11/13 at 7:48 am
Looking for general ideas on a new career path.
Have a degree in Information Systems and 10 years of IT support experience. I am looking for careers that I can move into without going back to school or spending a massive amount of time collecting certifications. (I would happily go through on the job training)
Income requirement is extremely flexible. I could go down into the 30's if it was something I really enjoyed (for example a path with the Wildlife and Fisheries) I am also open to entry level jobs that would allow me to get into the new field and prove my worth through hard work in order to move up. My realistic expectation for starting salary would be in the 40's with a path to move up into the 50-60 range once I get a few years of experience.
Currently live in the Orlando area and relocation is not an option.
At the moment I am just looking for a brainstorm of ideas.
Have a degree in Information Systems and 10 years of IT support experience. I am looking for careers that I can move into without going back to school or spending a massive amount of time collecting certifications. (I would happily go through on the job training)
Income requirement is extremely flexible. I could go down into the 30's if it was something I really enjoyed (for example a path with the Wildlife and Fisheries) I am also open to entry level jobs that would allow me to get into the new field and prove my worth through hard work in order to move up. My realistic expectation for starting salary would be in the 40's with a path to move up into the 50-60 range once I get a few years of experience.
Currently live in the Orlando area and relocation is not an option.
At the moment I am just looking for a brainstorm of ideas.
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Posted on 7/11/13 at 7:53 am to computerguy
What's wrong with IT?
Posted on 7/11/13 at 7:57 am to HeadyMurphey
Honestly just burned out on it and looking for a change. There is a strong possibility I will simply adjust my role but I was looking for alternative ideas. Just want to weigh all the options.
Posted on 7/11/13 at 8:15 am to computerguy
Are you still in support? Any possibilities of moving to Project Managment? I know when I moved from a development/support to management, I started to enjoy my job more.
Posted on 7/11/13 at 9:43 am to HeadyMurphey
Not with my current company.
What are the typical qualifications for Project Management? For example if you don't have direct experience what would a hiring manager look for as key qualities?
Thanks for the advice I will do some reading on Project Management tonight.
What are the typical qualifications for Project Management? For example if you don't have direct experience what would a hiring manager look for as key qualities?
Thanks for the advice I will do some reading on Project Management tonight.
Posted on 7/11/13 at 11:29 am to computerguy
Have you considered changing companies or industries? That may boost your morale while keeping your experience.
Posted on 7/11/13 at 12:17 pm to HeadyMurphey
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HeadyMurphey
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What's wrong with IT?
Just saw where the State of La has issued an RFP to consolidate all IT staff/resources outside of skeleton crews within DOA.
There may be a sh!t-ton of IT folks on the market here in-state within the next few years.
Posted on 7/11/13 at 12:34 pm to Slickback
-Slickback-
Worked for 3 companies (contracts not job hopping) over the past year and a half. Liked all three companies but the work itself is what is grinding me down.
At this point I am just looking at other career paths that I could take on. The idea of doing something new is refreshing.
Keeping my experience would be nice if it would translate. At the moment I am looking at becoming a field service engineer. One of the things I am tired of is sitting at the desk all day. The idea of travelling a bit and working with new sites is appealing to me. Just started looking so I am trying to see what industries use this type of position.
Worked for 3 companies (contracts not job hopping) over the past year and a half. Liked all three companies but the work itself is what is grinding me down.
At this point I am just looking at other career paths that I could take on. The idea of doing something new is refreshing.
Keeping my experience would be nice if it would translate. At the moment I am looking at becoming a field service engineer. One of the things I am tired of is sitting at the desk all day. The idea of travelling a bit and working with new sites is appealing to me. Just started looking so I am trying to see what industries use this type of position.
This post was edited on 7/11/13 at 12:35 pm
Posted on 7/11/13 at 1:52 pm to computerguy
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Just started looking so I am trying to see what industries use this type of position
Business System Analyst. This is what I did for my first 5 years. Travel to a new location anywhere in the world and set up their POS system for them.
Posted on 7/11/13 at 2:15 pm to HeadyMurphey
I will do some homework on Business System Analyst
Sounds like it would be interesting.
appreciate your input.
Sounds like it would be interesting.
appreciate your input.
Posted on 7/11/13 at 2:28 pm to computerguy
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Business System Analyst
I was going to come here to post this. Either this or Business Analyst. They sound similiar but are different. With a systems analyst you are acting as a liason between technology and Line of Business associates for whatever company you are working for. You are doing software implementation and configurations to help the line of business function smoothly and efficiently. An example would be banking.
Posted on 7/11/13 at 3:25 pm to AUtigerNOLA
Business Analyst also looks interesting.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Posted on 7/11/13 at 3:26 pm to computerguy
There are a lot of small companies that would love to hire someone who can double as an IT guy. If you are willing to still do IT for 5-10 hours per week, there are positions that people will be much more willing to train you for.
Posted on 7/11/13 at 3:58 pm to eelsuee
eelsuee
I like the small company idea especially in a hybrid role.
Problem is finding a company who is hiring.
One of the issues I have had here in Orlando is finding those small businesses who are hiring. Most of the advertised jobs are all contract positions. Full time benefited positions seem to be hard to find. I don't need medical (wife's job has great benefits) but retirement and time off are important to me.
Any ideas on finding small business openings?
I like the small company idea especially in a hybrid role.
Problem is finding a company who is hiring.
One of the issues I have had here in Orlando is finding those small businesses who are hiring. Most of the advertised jobs are all contract positions. Full time benefited positions seem to be hard to find. I don't need medical (wife's job has great benefits) but retirement and time off are important to me.
Any ideas on finding small business openings?
Posted on 7/11/13 at 4:00 pm to computerguy
Have you considered going an alternative route to teaching? You might really enjoy teaching and helping younger people learn.
Just about every high school has computer based classes.
Just about every high school has computer based classes.
Posted on 7/11/13 at 4:13 pm to wegotdatwood
currently work in a public school and after watching what the teachers have to deal with it is not for me. However I could see training as an option. Would allow for travel and I think I could deal with adults better than children/teens.
Posted on 7/11/13 at 7:41 pm to computerguy
What kind of IT does support mean? Like desktop solutions and no programming?
Project management is super legit and my brother does it. You can be more hands on or you could find companies where project managers simply were the interface to the IT department. They were asked to work on projects for other departments and because their understanding of tech solutions, they knew what to tell the programmers
Also, if you have some programming experience and stuff, look into Actuarial Systems/ programming consultants for Actuarial departments. They require complex computer skills in the department for what they do but not all actuaries have them. We have about 12 people that are programming gurus in my actuarial department that essentially build databases, work with the tech and help do things like that
Project management is super legit and my brother does it. You can be more hands on or you could find companies where project managers simply were the interface to the IT department. They were asked to work on projects for other departments and because their understanding of tech solutions, they knew what to tell the programmers
Also, if you have some programming experience and stuff, look into Actuarial Systems/ programming consultants for Actuarial departments. They require complex computer skills in the department for what they do but not all actuaries have them. We have about 12 people that are programming gurus in my actuarial department that essentially build databases, work with the tech and help do things like that
This post was edited on 7/11/13 at 7:47 pm
Posted on 7/11/13 at 8:42 pm to GenesChin
Most of my experience has floated between server and desktop support. (backup, linux/windows servers, AD, desktop and application support)
Only experience with code was in college but that was 10 years ago.
Project management is a route I am considering.
Only experience with code was in college but that was 10 years ago.
Project management is a route I am considering.
Posted on 7/12/13 at 7:11 am to computerguy
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Most of my experience has floated between server and desktop support. (backup, linux/windows servers, AD, desktop and application support)
Only experience with code was in college but that was 10 years ago.
Project management is a route I am considering.
I hear ya. I've been doing IT work for 25 years and I've about had it. I've worked for large companies and small companies. I work for a non-profit now and am the only IT person, and it really grinds on me. With technology today, everybody has access 24/7 to email/systems, etc and I get calls all day and night.
Anyway, as you mentioned earlier, jobs with similar skills are hard to find, and most companies I see advertising in my area today are for 6-12 month contract work, and I can't do that yet.
I just want get out of support and into something else. If I could do project management or something else related, it would lift my spirits.
Posted on 7/12/13 at 12:48 pm to kywildcatfanone
kywildcatfanone
I can relate. Currently work at a school and I am the only IT person.
I consulted for 3 years and then worked a couple contracts over the past year or so. They can be fun but it got to be a drag after a while. Getting paid hourly is nice since I was working a straight 40 or getting OT for the extra time but not having paid leave was a pain. I went about 4 years with only a few days off.
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Had a chance to look at some of the positions last night and the Project Management and Business Systems Analyst type positions look appealing. I also really like the idea of going with the small business angle and using my IT skills to leverage into a hybrid role.
Plan on sitting down Sunday night and hitting the job posting websites. (Dice, Careerbuilder, Monster)
If anyone has advice on what companies look for in a Business Systems Analyst or Project Manager the advice would be appreciated. I plan on doing some reading over the weekend and I appreciate those who contributed to the thread.
I can relate. Currently work at a school and I am the only IT person.
I consulted for 3 years and then worked a couple contracts over the past year or so. They can be fun but it got to be a drag after a while. Getting paid hourly is nice since I was working a straight 40 or getting OT for the extra time but not having paid leave was a pain. I went about 4 years with only a few days off.
------
Had a chance to look at some of the positions last night and the Project Management and Business Systems Analyst type positions look appealing. I also really like the idea of going with the small business angle and using my IT skills to leverage into a hybrid role.
Plan on sitting down Sunday night and hitting the job posting websites. (Dice, Careerbuilder, Monster)
If anyone has advice on what companies look for in a Business Systems Analyst or Project Manager the advice would be appreciated. I plan on doing some reading over the weekend and I appreciate those who contributed to the thread.
This post was edited on 7/12/13 at 12:49 pm
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