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by bert57

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I recently switched to a career in IT after going as far as I could in my old profession as an auto body repair man.
I am 44 and have been rebuilding and repairing computers for over 10 years, and have 1 1/2 years programming training in Jr. college in the mid 90's.
I finished the MCSE 2000 track at a local CC but am not yet certified.
I want some more hands on exp first.
I found a job doing network and deskside support at a factory with an IS staff of 6.
I plan to persue a path to system admin and would like to know if anyone else has made it to that position after a late career change.
I enjoy the work and working with the end users but this seems to be a young persons career and I was wondering if I started too late.
Any responsewould be appreciated.

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by col1n

I am 54 at 49 I left a secure job with education, redundant financial package as banker and moved into contracting in my first year I earnt 35K and thought WOW
as I moved from contract to contract I finaly got a job of ?1600 a week I am now a permanent employee in a job where I interviewed against several youngsters

Soldier on U may need to go through agencies on the net

Try www.Jobserve.com

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