I am almost 40 and have been working for many years and it just so happens that I’m in a career transition and desiring to enter IT. Outside of my regular job as video/data/voice electrical apprentice, I occasionally accept some side work repairing and upgrading PC stuff (have my A+ and soon Net+ certs) – I have not yet become fully involved in the IT industry due to a “lack of practical experience” (but not for a lack of desire). I have a B.A. degree in something other than CIS. Also, short of cold calling companies, I have sent dozens of resumes to IT department managers and HRs that advertised jobs available, but to no avail.
I have seen a few threads started by established IT techs reporting dissatisfaction of IT department heads, working conditions and the corporate culture in general.
That in mind, am I just seeing the responses of too many disgruntled techs and engineers who don’t seem to enjoy their careers (jobs) for what ever personal reasons, or are there other, more positive reasons to get into this IT gig?
I was actually considering getting involved in network security. Are there any CAREFULLY CONSIDERED opinions of experienced IT techs out there that can help steer me in the right career direction? Thank you.