JOB ENHANCEMENT

Hmmm. Your last sentence in the Comments "You get penny for penny what you paid for." and the last part of the sentence in the question... conflict.

The best places to find other Support Technicians are in technical schools, colleges, etc. Take a course or two in the evenings at your local Community College -- even if you feel you know the stuff that the class is to go through. Help others (your friends) with their computer problems; volunteer your time. You can join Computer Clubs andorganizations as well.

Ultimately, cost is minor when you conclude that your livelihood depends on having the contacts, education and background needed to support your customers.

Rejecting answers is not a good way to continue to get good advice. You've asked four pretty general questions recently, and have received many fine answers. But you simply rejected them, usually without comment. That's not a very effective way to express thanks to someone who was willing to share a few minutes and some thoughts to help you in your new profession. It's also not a good way to continue getting that "free" advice.

It's obvious that you do indeed have a lot to learn. The first thing you should do is learn to listen - especially listen to the advice that you ask for.

So to answer your "networking" question, try to actually listen to your peers. You may not get the "exact" answer you're looking for, but there's value in most all opinions - if one looks for it.

Nonetheless, here are some thoughts that may spark some of your own "creative thinking":

The Art of Networking:

http://www.quintcareers.com/networking.html

Internet Network Organizations:

http://www.slac.stanford.edu/comp/net/netorg.html

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Do an Internet search for MyTown Information technology associations, Information Technology organizations, etc. Go to meetings and conferences, join users groups, etc.

But by all means, keep your eyes and ears open.