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erpadmin wrote: » Ummm... What in IT do you want to do that you're trying to seek your fortune in? What area do you want to do it in? A Systems Analyst can make "x" amount in one part of the country (or world) whereas the same job would make "y" amount. Payscales can be misleading...especially if you're trying to break into IT with just a degree or two.
nhan.ng wrote: » How much experience in IT do you have? If you haven't start working in IT yet then that pay scale DOES NOT apply to you, does not matter what degree you have. IT jobs require experience. That job that you posted requires many different level of certifications, meaning in order to qualify, you'd have to work in the field for quite some time. In short, try looking at helpdesk type of job if you're just starting out, even with a BS or stick with nursing.
felafoo wrote: » To be specific... a similar job I may consider has a posting like this: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or CIS preferred or an equivalent combination of college coursework in information technology, applicable work experience and technical certifications. Experience with back-up and storage systems, ranging from departmental-based to enterprise level including tape devices and SANs. DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Possess in-depth expertise for server and computer operating systems, network configurations, provider practice management systems, system back-up solutions, and technical security. Technical knowledge of current system set up in the areas of e-mail management, client configurations, desktop OS, group policies, and active directory. Ability to troubleshoot simple to complex configurations in the areas of network configurations such as DNS, DHCP, Firewall, Anti Virus, and wireless access points to include ability to troubleshoot and maintain cabling needed in the infrastructure. Working troubleshooting knowledge of peripheral configuration and maintenance such as PCs, Printers, Faxes, modems, etc. Proficiency with computer security tools and configurations. Working knowledge of remote access configurations and applications such as Citrix, VMWare and terminal Services. MCSE/MCSA/MCP (Microsoft), A+, Network+, and Security+ certifications preferred. I'm not looking at applying now, but when I'm done with school and wanted to get a feel for it. I currently have an associates in nursing, will be finishing my bachelor's up in a year and then will work on my associates then master's in CIS. I plan to work for the hospital I currently work for in the Northern Colorado Area. Yes, my degrees will be unrelated... sort of, the specific area I want to go into is healthcare, perhaps my user end experience will give me perspective for the management/IT side. Why nursing first? I like healthcare and love computing... healthcare is probably one of the few fields where an associates degree will pretty much guarantee you a starting salary of 60k+ depending on location with benefits. For now, computing is my hobby and I hope to change it to my profession, and healthcare will be my hobby.
erpadmin wrote: » If you are going to have a Bachelors in something, then I would just go for a MS in whatever it is; even if they are unrelated. That's number one. Number 2, there is a very popular segment in IT right now that is specific to the healthcare industry. WGU even has a BS in that, but again, if you are close to finishing your degree, even if it's in nursing, then I would just get a MS in MIS, CIS, or what not. You don't necessarily need your undergraduate degree in CS, IT, or what have you. In your case, you can't go wrong with either nursing or IT. Nursing is too hot of an industry on its own. I can promise you that if you start looking for a $60k job with the little experience you have, you will be very disappointed. For the skills you described, sounds like systems admin job. Yes, system admins, WITH EXPERIENCE, can make $60k, but for someone starting out, it's gonna look like $35-$45k. "But I have a Masters...I deserve $60k..." The response to that will be, "So what, do you want a cookie?" If I were you, I would stay with nursing until you could find a desktop support job. Get at least 3 years experience with that. Then you can gun for a job like the one you posted and perhaps get that $60k. In the meantime, you can read up and earn some IT certs, if that's what you want.
felafoo wrote: » Really though, I am such a computer freak that I wouldn't mind making less doing something I love!
erpadmin wrote: » (sigh...) Once upon a time, I too felt the same way. This was before dealing with PITA users/clients, office politics, managers who love to micro-manage, and many other idiosyncrasies that are in industries/shops all over. Everyone in every industry goes through that, but if you really love computers, it will most likely stop being a hobby. Once upon a time, I would have built a PC/server from scratch. I can still do it, regardless of how new a technology is (like SATA as opposed to IDE). However, because I, for lack of a better phrase, have better ---- to do, I'll just buy one already done with the specs that I need. No doubt nurses have their own amount of stresses though. But if you think that in IT you're gonna be playing with new ---- all day, you'll be very disappointed.
Repo Man wrote: » While I somewhat agree there is no reason to settle for less pay. You can find entry level jobs paying 20-30 an hour.
erpadmin wrote: » "So what, do you want a cookie?"
Hypntick wrote: » Where? Somewhere the cost of living is going to nullify any good that'll do?
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