Hi,
I'm interested in both IT and being an electrician. Which would be
a good choice and why?
I have always seem to adapt to electrics by fitting plugs since I was about 8-10 years old and repairing switch on my mums vacuum cleaner as an adult,but would like more exposer to
electrics(mainly electrical installation).
The advantage with electrical installation is that you travel whereas
with IT your stationary.
Any suggestions?
Regards,paul
2006-11-22 20:17:13 · 13 answers · asked by paul a 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
PS. Are there any other suggestions on other Careers?
2006-11-22 20:19:27 · update #1
I would say become an electrician. Manual labour is highly sort after nowadays such as plumbing, gas engineers etc. This is where you can make the most money and these sort of things are always going to be in demand. Most people today prefer IT, office jobs, retail work etc. I would definately go with becoming an electrician. My husband is a heating engineer and in that trade, companys are screaming out for workers.(and the pay is good, but can depend on where you live)
2006-11-22 20:27:10 · answer #1 · answered by sugarplum9903 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to be an electrician. I have about 3 years of experience and the demand for engineers are high. You should consider becoming an electrical engineer. They pay very good money and industries will always need electricians. I have no degree but have three years of experience. A company recently offered me $16 an hour as a pipe conduit fitter starting out at a lower position in the company. That is pretty good pay for someone who doesn't have a college degree. As an electrician the industry does not provide you with tools. You will have to provide your own work tools for the job. I am currently pursuing an IT degree but will most likely double major. Maybe you should think about it too. My advice is to do a job your are passionate about doing. Do something you're interested in. You will be a lot happier doing a job that pays less that you like than a job that you hate that pays you more.
2006-11-23 04:43:17 · answer #2 · answered by Soggy Waffles 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-11-23 12:25:47 · answer #3 · answered by cam_smw_kmm 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I'm in IT and the train has left the station, the market is flooded. Everyone needs work doing on their houses and so electrician, plasterer or Corgi registered gas fitter would all pay way More than IT
2006-11-23 04:50:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Join the RAF they will pay you to become a good electrician and give you all the travelling you want and also IT related jobs, after which you can come out and shop around for a good job having got the qualifications you require at no expense to yourself
2006-11-23 04:32:50 · answer #5 · answered by john r 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm an IT technician in a school... which involves me messing around with the insides of computers. Also we get problems about things which have plugs on them... almost anything with a plug is our responsibility...
there is a certain amount of job satisfaction, but the kids get to me... so maybe a technician role in a company would be better?
Hope this helps!
2006-11-23 04:28:05 · answer #6 · answered by tera_the_giga_dragon_bytes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT you can make more money as technologies change but the downside is you are likely to get stuck behind a desk. You are right taht being an electrician you get out and about more and gt to see a few more places. But I think IT lends itself more to career changes and getting promotions.
2006-11-23 04:28:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No suggestion yet dear Mr. Paul However shall contact with a nice package
2006-11-23 04:23:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What do you like to do travel around or be stationary? Do what will give u fulfilment and u will be happy doing.
2006-11-23 05:16:24 · answer #9 · answered by Quasi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've alsways wanted to be a personal shopper for rich people.
2006-11-23 04:20:45 · answer #10 · answered by Elle J Morgan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋