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Need some advise from people already in the IT biz.
I am currently a Commercial Kitchen Design Consultant looking to change careers. Right now I am the Vice President of a two man operation. So the VP title, while it works for the bank to sign checks doesn't really mean much. My boss is a finacial idiot and although we have talked about me becoming a partner, the company isn't worth much.
So I have a choice. Start my own Foodservice Consulting business or change careers. Since I have lost interest in designing commercial kitchens starting my own business really does not appeal to me. I do kinda like the juggleing of multiple projects, but I started thinking. What part of my job do I really like?
Networking computers... For the last two small businesses I have worked for I have set up and taken care of all things IT. All be it SOHO peer to peer small networks. I have also set up several small networks for friends on mine you own small businesses as well. Fixed their Windows problems, trained employees how to use software, etc...
Almost all of what I know was self taught. I have decided to make the change. Since March I have received my A+ and Net+ certifications. I am currently studying for my CCNA certification then hopefully followed by MCSE. I have ordered the obligatory routers and a switch from ebay and will be setting up my own little home lab.
I do not have a BS in IT, nor do I have a BS in anything, so at 37 the certification route is about the fastest way I can get some more advanced knowledge under my belt quickly. My current job requires me to be able to work on my own, sell myself and my abilities to my clients, maintain their trust and their business, specify equipment.
Will any of these qualities help when looking for that first IT networking position? Are there any recommendation anyone out ther can make?
Thanks,
Mike
I am currently a Commercial Kitchen Design Consultant looking to change careers. Right now I am the Vice President of a two man operation. So the VP title, while it works for the bank to sign checks doesn't really mean much. My boss is a finacial idiot and although we have talked about me becoming a partner, the company isn't worth much.
So I have a choice. Start my own Foodservice Consulting business or change careers. Since I have lost interest in designing commercial kitchens starting my own business really does not appeal to me. I do kinda like the juggleing of multiple projects, but I started thinking. What part of my job do I really like?
Networking computers... For the last two small businesses I have worked for I have set up and taken care of all things IT. All be it SOHO peer to peer small networks. I have also set up several small networks for friends on mine you own small businesses as well. Fixed their Windows problems, trained employees how to use software, etc...
Almost all of what I know was self taught. I have decided to make the change. Since March I have received my A+ and Net+ certifications. I am currently studying for my CCNA certification then hopefully followed by MCSE. I have ordered the obligatory routers and a switch from ebay and will be setting up my own little home lab.
I do not have a BS in IT, nor do I have a BS in anything, so at 37 the certification route is about the fastest way I can get some more advanced knowledge under my belt quickly. My current job requires me to be able to work on my own, sell myself and my abilities to my clients, maintain their trust and their business, specify equipment.
Will any of these qualities help when looking for that first IT networking position? Are there any recommendation anyone out ther can make?
Thanks,
Mike