Career Path Advice
Career Path Advice
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Hey everyone,
Its great to find a community forum such as this one. I am a 21 year old PC Technician with about 3-4 years experience. Eventually I would like to become a Network Engineer. I am very uncertain on how to continue with myself in the IT Field as far as education. I would like to end up making 80k or more a year, Ofcourse not right away, but eventually.
My question is, can I accomplish this with a set certifications such as A+, Network+, MCSE, MCP, CCNA and higher level cisco certifications or would I need to go to college? Ofcourse the experience is a big matter and I will see to it that I attain it.
A buddy of mine is going to college for a bachelors degree AND also getting certified in the above certifications. I personally would like to become certified in SEVERAL certs.
as my educational background. So what do you guys think? Can I accomplish this with several certifications? I would love to hear from college grads vs. certified experienced professionals. Thanks in advance!
Its great to find a community forum such as this one. I am a 21 year old PC Technician with about 3-4 years experience. Eventually I would like to become a Network Engineer. I am very uncertain on how to continue with myself in the IT Field as far as education. I would like to end up making 80k or more a year, Ofcourse not right away, but eventually.
My question is, can I accomplish this with a set certifications such as A+, Network+, MCSE, MCP, CCNA and higher level cisco certifications or would I need to go to college? Ofcourse the experience is a big matter and I will see to it that I attain it.
A buddy of mine is going to college for a bachelors degree AND also getting certified in the above certifications. I personally would like to become certified in SEVERAL certs.
as my educational background. So what do you guys think? Can I accomplish this with several certifications? I would love to hear from college grads vs. certified experienced professionals. Thanks in advance!





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I don't think you should look at careers based on how much money you want to make. I tell you from personal experience the job I hated the most is the job I made the most money. That lasted 10 months. Start with the end in mind but my advice is don't focus on the money.
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Good luck.
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Brian