Confused about IT future, please help me

fawadn_84

Dear Friends,

I have done my BSc in Telecommunication Engineering, then i did work as a network support engineer for 2 years, now i am confused what to do ?
1) should i go for CCNA+CCNP stuff ???
2) should i go for Masters degree in Network ???

one thing always irritate me that in network field, there is no gain of EDUCATION/DEGREE, only one thing works in Network field and that is certs...
i have mostly seen a non-degree holder guys doing job in this field... they dont know much about technical stuff, but they only know how to configure , troubleshoot the CISCO BOX

kindly help me......

is network field for a guy who only memorize commands ???
is there CREATIVITY in this network field ???

please reply,

thanks

shodown

If you are working in a network support or design role what do you expect. A guy that went to school for engineering,Math, or Comp SCI can be building the next version of OSPF if they apply for the right jobs.


A guy that went to school for IT (AA level or BS Level) will be using the existing technology to meet business needs. I see this a lot of from guys who went to engineering school who expect to be looked upon as some GOD, but the reality is there is no need for it at this level this is a different career. If you are really looking to put your degree to use you have to find a engineering role where a BS degree is really required(not some company policy, but a genuine need for high level mathematics, and design)


my 2cents

networker050184

You are doing network support. Not much creativity needed in that role. You are just keeping somethig running that someone else designed and engineered. Work your way into a design role and then use your creativity.

On the degree part, sounds like sour grapes to me man. Maybe you should spend more time worrying about your career rather than worrying about everyone else.

powerfool

Um, I don't get what you mean by your education not serving you. Is your total experience only two years? That is what is limiting you. No one that comes straight out of school is going to be doing as well as they think. In general, you will need to have about five years experience and school before you will start feeling comfortable with your compensation (if you ever do). That is a definite benefit over someone with no degree who will typically have issues even after ten years of experience trying to get work.

In IT, your best bet is to work towards all aspects of professional development. If you think that is overkill then you will be considered after those that have put in that sort of effort, and there are more than you might think (just look at this forum).

Also, you need to consider where you want to be in 5-10 years. What size company do you see yourself working? There are different strategies for your career. Maybe you want to work at a small company where you are the lone IT person, or on a very small team. Then, after you dominate that, move on to a larger company. It is hard to map something out for someone. Maybe you should work on finding a local mentor. It may seem lame, but it is something that I am becoming a believer in. I am trying to go a certain direction, and I have a mentor (not in IT, actually); I also mentor several individuals that are looking to move up.

CodeBlox

fawadn_84 wrote: »

Dear Friends,

i have mostly seen a non-degree holder guys doing job in this field... they dont know much about technical stuff, but they only know how to configure , troubleshoot the CISCO BOX

is network field for a guy who only memorize commands ???
is there CREATIVITY in this network field ???

I would say that to SOME extent, technical knowledge is required to do your job and these "non-degree" holders do possess the technical knowledge to do their jobs. I think that memorizing commands is only part of the work. -_-

Sounds like someone was just in for a rude awakening.

MickQ

I've come across many people who have BS or MS degrees and they don't know the IT equivalent of tying their shoelaces. As far as I'm concerned, the fact that you have a degree tells me that you passed a series of theoretical exams. This is the real world, apply what you have learnt in a practical way.

Heero

MickQ wrote: »

I've come across many people who have BS or MS degrees and they don't know the IT equivalent of tying their shoelaces. As far as I'm concerned, the fact that you have a degree tells me that you passed a series of theoretical exams. This is the real world, apply what you have learnt in a practical way.

I graduated last december with a B.S. in Telecommunications Management. In my experience, I would not trust anyone else I took classes with to work on my network. Most college students are incompetent, just like most people in real life.

There is a reason most good jobs require degree + 5 years experience. It is so they don't get stuck with some idiot to stumbled his way through college (which is easy to do). College isn't hard, it just requires commitment and persistence.

fawadn_84

First of all thank you for your response ....

i really appreciate it..

One last question...

IS NETWORK FIELD ONLY ABOUT MEMORIZING COMMANDS ???

networker050184

fawadn_84 wrote: »

IS NETWORK FIELD ONLY ABOUT MEMORIZING COMMANDS ???

No. Do you think you just put in a command and it automatically designs the whole network? Or a command to test new code, features, products etc? Come on, look at the broader picture.

CodeBlox

fawadn_84 wrote: »

First of all thank you for your response ....

i really appreciate it..

One last question...

IS NETWORK FIELD ONLY ABOUT MEMORIZING COMMANDS ???

You use the ellipsis too much. But to answer your question, no.