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I'm considering pursuing the following qualifications but not sure whether they are worth the time and money spent. I currently work as a Programmer/Analyst while I also have additional duties (help desk work, database administration w/SQL Server, project management). I have nearly 10 years...

Thanks for your input everyone. I guess my main issue is making a decisions with all the options I have on the table. I've thought about getting an MCDBA, MBA (which my company would likely pay for), and psychology degree. I've also though about learning a trade to fall back in in case the...

I have a bachelor's in computers and have been programming and working with databases for nearly 10 years. While I am content at this point, I can't see myself coding for the next 40 years. I feel like I'm starting to burn out and not really excited about CONSTANTLY learning new programming...

I guess I was just lucky that my first couple positions were hourly. I didn't realize that most IT positions were salary. What kind of pay were you making while working salary? How many hours were you expected to work per week?

This question is directed to those who earn salary pay. How many hours are you expected to work a week? I'm looking into a programming position which pays salary. My fear is that I would be working 60-70 hours a week for no extra overtime pay. What steps would I need to take to protect myself...

oh and, I think the medical industry is going very technical and pays very well, you might need some schooling before the switch, but it is an emerging technology sector" The avg pay for health information tech is only $25 K per year. http://www.bls.gov/oco/pdf/ocos103.pdf Are there other...

I have an opportunity get an MCDBA or an A.S. in business (only 7 classes away) over the next 6 months, free of charge. I'd consider the MBA but it isn't covered and my undergrad GPA was a little low anyway. What qualification would be more valuable in the job market? I'm leaning toward the...

Most of us gravitated to IT partly because of our 'wiring.' Without getting into male/female or left-brain/right-brain or emotional/logical debates, many of us are just plain different from the rest of the world. Logically, then, there are non-IT careers out there to which we may be...

Thanks for your response, damber. I'm more of a jack-of-all trades, technologically speaking. I'm not one to really get into the nitty gritty details. I'm also kinda burnt out on programming, although I do enjoy working with data and databases. Do you happen to know what the outlook is for...

I've been in IT for about 10 years now but finding that my heart lies in the social sciences. I'd much rather read a book on psychology or sociology than a programming book. I do enjoy working with data and writing queries, btw. Does anyone know what kind of opportunities are in the social...

Interesting article... ------------------------------------------------------------ hauns.com/~DCQu4E5g/I1.htm The Education Scam We have blindly believed several lies told to us by our colleges and universities which are about to hit our economy very hard. The first of these lies is the...

Hi Dave, thanks for your reply (thanks to everyone else who replied as well). I am no stranger to burnout as I worked shift work full time and went to school part/full time for 5 years to get my B.S. degree. It's been almost 3 years since I've graduated and I think I recovered enough to go...

I currently work in a position at a small company where I do everything from network administration to tech support to database design/admin to project management to programming. I'd like to advance my career but decided that certifications are a waste of time because I'm not a specialist and...

Thanks for your feedback. I'm convinced that a master's would be much more valuable than an associates. Next question is.... What's more valuable? A master's in MIS or an MBA? The goal would be a project management, systems analyst, database manager, or IT manager position in a small or...

I have a B.S. degree in CIS and looking to continue my education. I am in a jack of all trades position (PC support, databases, programming, etc) and really do not see any benefits in getting a vendor certification. I would like to get some type of a business degree, however. I've been...

Mr. Moran, Thanks for your reply. I've read your book and respect your views. I wouldn't say that I'm following the traditional IT path. I've had 2 jobs over the past 7 years and both were "jack of all trades" positions. The company I work for now is relatively small. I wear many...

Add up all the time you spent studying for these certifications. Now add up all the time you spent taking the tests for these certifications. Add in the casual discussions, techno chats and meetings. Now multiply that by your current hourly rate. Add all the money you spent on internet time...

I have a BS in computers and thought about going back for a degree in psychology. There aren't too many people who are great at dealing with both computers and people.

I'm pondering whether or not I should get certified. I'm a jack of all trades with skills in programming, tech support, networking, and databases and have almost 6 years of experience with a BS degree in Info Systems. I thought about going through the certifications process and getting the A+...

I hear a lot of talk on how far the IT has fallen over the past 5 years. It seems that salaries are down, jobs are down, and thousands of new graduates are being thrown into an already oversaturated field. Five year ago, I was working for a large corporation as a web programmer/help desk...