Would this be a downgrade ?

Hello Techexams!

I need some advice / input. At this moment in time I'm a Systems administrator ( 27 Windows servers , Cisco backend (switches, vpn, firewall), security software, SANS, backup, project design / scope) supporting software developers on the application they are building. Deep down I love Networking / VOIP and I'm a quick learner. I'm in a position were I can choose from three different roles and one of them is a telecomm specialist position. In this position I will be doing VOIP / PBX support and gathering the technical requirements to bring up sites (in terms of Phones) and I would also be doing the basic user end support / phone cable runs. The position is mid level (so is the pay and much more than what I'm currently making). I also feel that it would go up a path that I would really enjoy (Networking / VOIP / PBX) . During this position I will be able to obtain a masters and certs which the company will pay for it.

I feel inside it's a good move, it's been a little while (two years) since I deployed phones (I performed a lot of cable tasks in the past, phone deployment, and cisco call manager installation) and I'm confident about it. The hiring manager and technical lady like me a lot. I also think it will be better than where I'm currently at where the company wont pay for certs, no education assistance, no raises on promotions, and very small yearly raises.

I just dont want to make a stupid move, I feel that this new position would offer more project design / scope work and get me into the VOIP / Networking side of the fence more than me staying in a Server role.

Thoughts?

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ptilsen

It pays more, probably has more project responsibilities, and is something you'd like to do? It seems like a no-brainer to me. Go for it.

higherho

ptilsen wrote: »

It pays more, probably has more project responsibilities, and is something you'd like to do?

Yea it has more project responsibilities and finnaly a full time gig in the area I like (Networking, phones ,etc) so it gets me out of the server role

It seems like a no-brainer to me. Go for it.

Hehe true, I guess I'm just nervous because this is my first big move out of state with my family. Just those chills everyone gets when they leave one stable position to a new one doing something different then your current gig I suppose.

ptilsen

Make sure cost of living and moving expenses are accounted for, but otherwise it seems worth it. E.g., I could move to NYC, double my salary, yet have much less discretionary money.

higherho

ptilsen wrote: »

Make sure cost of living and moving expenses are accounted for, but otherwise it seems worth it. E.g., I could move to NYC, double my salary, yet have much less discretionary money.

Yea I spent 6 hours last night calculating the minimum I can go for, northern VA is pretty expensive! One bedrooms alone cost anywhere from 1100 to 1300, I got one place for 1190 with all utilities (not a crummy place either).

FloOz

you seem like you would really like that position the way you talk about it, so i say go for it! Looks liek it is a great match for you