I'm looking for those who are actually employed in these fields, or know someone who is, and who are familiar with the working conditions, pay, etc...
2006-06-13 09:22:45 · 5 answers · asked by Robert B 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Excellent field but it is much wider than most people imagine. You can go the infrastructure route; switches, routers, addressing-think CISCO. You can study Microsoft, various UNIX varieties (Linux, Solaris, SCO).
It takes a lot of study and a desire to constantly upgrade and grow. You can never sit on your laurels.
I started in the field about 8 years ago. I am not a youngster...Dropped in pay initially to the low 40's..Hit 80's last year. Good luck----Study IPv6.
2006-06-13 09:49:35 · answer #1 · answered by DanielofD 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋
I've been a network admin for over 10 years and I love it. The challenges are great (always learning) and the pay is decent (I'm in Canada and make mid 60's). Even at entry level, I made a decent living. Don't expect 9-5 however. Many admins I know (including myself) work days, but also have upgrades, MTCE etc. that are always done after hours or remotely.
2006-06-13 16:30:27 · answer #2 · answered by swinglinecrush 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Excellent career path, depends where you are from and where you live what experience you have etc
England, I live remote but pays well London would increase my wages by 40%
2006-06-13 16:27:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The job market in both those fields is very soft at this time because there are so few jobs available...Data processing and programming are lots better for the job market..
2006-06-13 16:28:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it can vary depending on the area also depends on what they are admin of.
wages can go from about 15-50k depends on area, what admin type they are, and location.
2006-06-13 16:27:32 · answer #5 · answered by Paultech 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋