I am wanting to switch careers after working in IT Development the last 10 years. I am burned out and need change. I would like to get into a less hands on technical role and get into Management. I have an undergraduate degree in Information Systems and have pondered going back for my MBA. However, there are no guarantees this would help me find a better job. I don't mind staying within the Technology sector, but I just don't want to do development work anymore. Your comments are appreciated.
2006-12-22 03:36:56 · 7 answers · asked by audivroom 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Just take a leap. Try going to get your Masters during the evening. More education never hurts. Your experience itself will help you no matter what you decide to. Trust your instinct and follow through
2006-12-22 03:43:04 · answer #1 · answered by Proud Momma of 4mth old Boy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you work for a large Corporation with lots of Politics and Back Stabbing.
If you couldn't get into Management in Ten Years - there are forces working against you.
I am retired with a Laptop and I have a Computer Consultant who charges $70.00 per hour plus a Travel charge if he visits. He keeps busy all the time. If you did something like that - you would be your own boss.
2006-12-22 04:03:50 · answer #2 · answered by fatsausage 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I changed from a techncial job to a marketing manager in the IT sector with no pain specially you have an MBA. try this site to look into the skills that I acquired and wrote about www.skills-guide.com
2006-12-22 04:29:23 · answer #3 · answered by Sarah 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I understand where you are coming from. I have an undergrad in IS but I really like accounting and management. Is there any way you could transfer to another department in the company? Also, is there a possibility to get a managemnt promotion in your own department? Good luck man!
2006-12-22 03:44:30 · answer #4 · answered by RoRo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you thought about maybe working on your MBA at night? Does your company have any benefits that would help pay for it?
Maybe if you explain all this to your current HR dept they could help you somehow.
Or, if you are actively looking for a job outside your company, mention you would like to work on your MBA. They may be will to help you out somehow.
2006-12-22 04:16:38 · answer #5 · answered by pinduck85 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just do it. If it fails, go back to work. I left my job and started my own business in an industry that I had no training, no experience, no contacts, no leads and in a different country.
It was tough, but now doing ok.
But all worth the experience.
2006-12-22 03:45:30 · answer #6 · answered by freaky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
start applying for management jobs.
get some management training. it doesn't have to be an mba.
start reading books.
do volunteer management (at church, a food bank, men's choir, etc. to get experience managing)
2006-12-22 03:51:16 · answer #7 · answered by BonesofaTeacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋