Let’s face it. The IT sector has a pretty bleak future. Why? There are just not going to be enough IT jobs to go around; the market is already flooded with skilled people drawn in by the over-hyped tech companies of the late 90’s. Now with the high demand for IT people a fading memory, we are left fighting tooth and nail for a help desk position. Will a healthier economy be the answer to our prayers? If the economy ever returns to ‘normal’ (though Americans are used to it, an economy sucking in and generating wealth at unprecedented rates is not ‘normal’) then there will be a more reasonable and (hopefully) sustainable demand for IT professionals, not a way over inflated, unsatble demand like that of the late 90’s. By the way, did I mention that a few of the jobs might end up over seas?
So, what to do with all this IT knowledge? I have decided for myself that relying purely on technology skills for a career is too risky. I must find a new career path where my IT skills can put me at the greatest advantage. That’s why I’m here; looking for suggestions. My background is summed up: BBA in MIS, ASP, VB, VBA, TCP/IP, Access, SQL, MySQL, HTML, Web Developer for 1 1/2 years, consulting (PC maintenance and custom Access programing) for about a year.
I am considering accounting or finance, yet I don’t really like either field so I am looking for suggestions. In what career field could someone with my skills really excel?