I'm 25. Have been working in the I.T. field for four years and working very hard to get certifications, so I can move up faster and make more $. I got what I wanted for now. However, I don't know what happened suddenly; I lost interest in doing I.T. in the past few months. My father owns a business, and it has been doing pretty good recent years. He will retire in 2 years, and my mom told me that the business would be mine. I'm not too certain about that because my father never said that to me in person. Computer has always been one of my hobbies, and I'm happy of starting my career in the I.T. field. None of my friends in the same field are better and making more $ than me. Perhaps I'm getting old, and I feel having a hobby job is not realistic. I don't know why, but all I want now is to make more and more $ regardless of what I do (of course, legally). What's wrong with me? I want to start my own I.T. consulting business, but it's quite hard, and I don't know where to start.
2006-09-10 14:52:25 · 9 answers · asked by itguru5354 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
I know nothing about my father business. I'm afraid it will be tough if I do inherit it later. If he's planning to do so, why not bring me in now instead of waiting for another two years? Perhaps he wants me to get more job and life experience in the society first? If I do inherit his business, I promise I will bring it to another level as I brought myself to a different level in I.T. with my hard work - guess I should tell him that not here? =)
2006-09-10 14:56:53 · update #1
IT is a huge field. From what you've said, I got the impression that you are involved in the actual work with computers and programming. I recommend you try getting more involved in the business side of IT, involving portfolio mangement and project governance. It is a much more interesting profession in my opinion and computers can remain your hobby.
As for your father's business, I'd wait for him to make the actual offer before giving it serious thought.
Good luck. Make sure you do what you enjoy and find interesting. The money will come :)
2006-09-10 15:51:27 · answer #1 · answered by Magina 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want advice, you need to be specific about your questions. Right now, the text of your question is leaving me puzzled. You love IT, you've lost interest in IT, you want to make as much money as you can, your father has a business (what kind?), your mother says it's yours if you want it, maybe your father is not of the same mindset, you'd like to start your own IT consulting business. Sweet Jesus, this is freaking mind bogling.
But in the throws of all this information, one thought came to mind. It's one that most likely wouldn't cost you anything, but might get you a quick raise from the company you work for. Seeing that money motivates you, this wouldn't be a bad thing. You can test it by just bouncing your question off your boss. Don't tell him you want to leave, just tell him you're in a maze over all the options that are being thrown at you, and you respect him, and would like his take on all of this. Tell him you'd really appreciate his advice because the way you are being pulled at right now, you're not sure that any decision you'd make without his help would be a good one.
If you're the best they have, in my opinion, you'd get at least a "distressed employee soothing raise."
2006-09-10 15:12:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
why don't you speak it out with your dad and tell him your losing interest in the I.T. see if he response. Perhaps your dad wants u to have a start at your own career since u have been so interested in I.T. he does not want to force you to do something you do not like so now is the chance to tell him your own views and opinions i believe he will give you guidance and his experiences in business he has been all his life....
2006-09-10 15:03:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are so many different places to go in IT. It may be that you've lost interest in your current job but would once again be challenged and excited by a different job in the same field. You're young. You don't have to feel like you're locked into the same field or job forever. Follow your heart and see where it leads.
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2016-12-15 05:52:03 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-10 14:54:31 · answer #6 · answered by kemchan2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try picking up a book on business strategies.
2006-09-10 14:55:41 · answer #7 · answered by Crumbs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why is this in the family section??
this was misleading....
stick with a sure thing
2006-09-10 14:55:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
lead with your heart and not your pocket book!
2006-09-10 14:55:58 · answer #9 · answered by hpylky 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋