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I_H8_Crawford · 03-10-2013, 09:34 PM

Short story - been in sales since I finished University, always in a tech field of some sort.

I am tired of this and really don't want to be doing it in another 20 years - I have no desire to move up into a sales management position, so am looking at doing a 180.

I love technology and enjoy working with the IT guys, so am thinking of moving over into that field, specifically looking at Network Admin, UC specialist roles.

A few questions for people in that field:

1) Do you enjoy the work?
2) What are the main stress points you experience on a regular basis?
3) Coursework/certification - I am looking at CCNA, MCITP certs - would I need CompTIA A+ as well? Should I take a year course at SAIT on something like: Technology Infrastructure Management?
4) Any other areas of IT I should look at?

And general question - I am in my early 30's - not too late for a career change, is it???

Thanks!

03-10-2013, 09:34 PM	#1
I_H8_Crawford Franchise Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary Exp:	Looking at Changing Careers - Questions for IT Professionals Short story - been in sales since I finished University, always in a tech field of some sort. I am tired of this and really don't want to be doing it in another 20 years - I have no desire to move up into a sales management position, so am looking at doing a 180. I love technology and enjoy working with the IT guys, so am thinking of moving over into that field, specifically looking at Network Admin, UC specialist roles. A few questions for people in that field: 1) Do you enjoy the work? 2) What are the main stress points you experience on a regular basis? 3) Coursework/certification - I am looking at CCNA, MCITP certs - would I need CompTIA A+ as well? Should I take a year course at SAIT on something like: Technology Infrastructure Management? 4) Any other areas of IT I should look at? And general question - I am in my early 30's - not too late for a career change, is it??? Thanks!