So I’m the main guy out in the field at a remote location, which I will not disclose. The rest of my team is back home supporting a fraction of the Home base Infrastructure.
I actually just got out of college with an Information Systems Degree. I have about 5.5 years of IT experience. It kinda gets lonely out here not because there are no other bodies out here, but my team is back at headquarters. I have to say I am learning a TON of new stuff. I am exposed to state of the art technology and more and more technology I have wished to get my hands on. Just an FYI, I knew ahead a time I would be throw into the jungle by myself with my team to back me, though my team would not be physically beside me. Its time to be a big boy 🙂
The infrastructure ranges from Microsoft to Unix applications. Me, (One guy) supports about 2225 + users. I have a team member come down once and a while to help out, but other then that I have been doing very well. Concerns, transparent communication between my team, since there is a bit of physical distance between my team and myself.
Sure, there is email and phone, but when you’re at work you can also read body language from your co-workers. I will have to say the job security seems to be very good because the Sys Admin responsibilities/support for this location are in High Demand. I am always busy which I really enjoy.
So what do you guys thing (yes women too) about my work situation. I guess its not a situation its more of the start of my career 🙂 All opinions wanted..Also, Please share your similar experiences….
