Dr_Atomic wrote: » What is the natural process upward (certs-wise) after getting one's A+? I love the hands-on work, and I don't want to go into administration if it means doing mainly software configurations (like one would do with an MCSE). I suppose one could be a helpdesk supervisor or something, but is there anything else further up the career ladder than this? I want to find something that's also going to pay the bills, so unless helpdesk can eventually progress to $40k/yr., I would want something that could support a family.
Plantwiz wrote: » Natural process ? Depends what you want to do. Some stay with more CompTIA exams, others fall into the MS and some will venture into Cisco. What do you find interesting? Then follow that path. As far as getting a job to earn $40K? Good luck. Depends on where you live, where you work, and what skills you bring to the company. If you want to have the best chance of that sort of income, work for yourself. If your sites are set to 'help desk' those sorts of positions (if still available) fall between $10-$15 maybe as much as $18 per hour, but very, few. Fairly common to see $12 p/h just depends on the business and your competition. You may find something higher in Chicago, NY, CA. Possibly even in the NC/SC area.
