Trouble choosing which 1st Job should I choose?

Hello all, I was wondering if you guys can help me out. I am currently a student and have 2 job offers. Can you guys give input on which job is better fit for my first job. For my specialization I am unsure.
Here are my choices;

Job 1: low voltage installer for Super Bowl 50. Basically pulling cable. School internship teacher says there are tons of opportunity but not sure if a low voltage installer is a good career into IT. Pay is 12.00. Schedule is 8-5

Job 2: Rack Tester for a company name Synexx. Racking servers, moniter scripts, testing racks. Shift is grave yard. Pay is 14.50.

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Comments

the_Grinch

Job 2. You'll be running cable, but with the added benefit of those extra duties. The first job sounds like a temp gig and lets face it no one only installs cables their entire career (except for electricians).

xengoreth

the_Grinch wrote: »

Job 2. You'll be running cable, but with the added benefit of those extra duties. The first job sounds like a temp gig and lets face it no one only installs cables their entire career (except for electricians).

This. Also, working in a NOC for a year or two working (if you can put up with the graveyard shifts) is totally worth it and will really help you start your IT career.

LeBroke

Second one. I chose NOC over desktop support and didn't look back since. You can learn so much, it's insane.. if you actually put in the effort to do so.

rj1790

Hey guys I have a question? Is Job number 2 essentially a NOC position?? Sorry guys If I'm asking too much questions. Thanks guys!

jrcarr2

It doesn't sound like a NOC position. A NOC remotely monitors network issues, typically is a central management entity for troubleshooting/repair.

This seems like more of a physical technician job. Installing or testing equipment, which makes sense as Synexx' core business is supply chain.

Job #2 is likely to have more growth opportunities or at the least able to net you more entry level experience. The next step may be looking at a NOC position after getting a CCENT/CCNA.

xengoreth

I read "monitoring scripts" and "racking servers" and made the assumption we're talking about a NOC position. My apologies if this caused any confusion.

Upon rereading this, it seems to some suggest some sort of QA position, but the description is a little vague. Nonetheless, it still seems like the better job.

thomas_

I would probably go with option 2, since it seems like a more long term type of thing. Also, seems like you'll learn more than just pulling cables and terminating them.