New line of work....Ideas please

[Kymberley]

If you were going to definately look to change careers and were looking for something in the computer industry, what would it be.

It has to be something that starting pay for this job would be around 42K. I have to be able to support the boys and don't get child support so something with a substantial income is necessary.

I have had ideas relating to e-commerce. What type of degree would that be?

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks

 

[LemonDroppe]

There are several colleges that offer degrees in computer science, emphasis on e-commerce. However, most of the ones I know of are at two-year technical colleges. My friend actually teaches online courses, which may be helpful for you since you sound like you have a busy life.

I'll PM you the details.

Good luck!

 

[Kymberley]

thank you

And Happy Birthday too.

 

[april-wine]

OHHHHHHHHH the Horror

A post to a thread with no mention of my lips.......Well, I was gonna say come work with me......the pay is good the job is excellent, and you get used to the blood darlin'............

 

[Shy Tall Guy]

If you were going to definately look to change careers and were looking for something in the computer industry, what would it be.

Okay. *cracks knuckles to prepare for a lot of typing*

First, unless you are willing to get into network admin, stay out of hardware, or the hardware side of things; go for software - that is where the money, the jobs, the future, and the security is.

Are you looking for someway to get into software right away with little training? If so then software testing is a good way to get your foot in the door. Technical support for some problem domain you understand really well is another way.

Both are high burnout jobs though, especially support - and they take a high tolerance for some boredom, repetition and frustration.

Another area that is more creative, a lot less frustrating and more rewarding, is technical documentation. You must be able to write well, and it helps if you understand the problem domain (as with testing and tech support). Don't necessarily limit yourself to domains you understand, but concentrate on those that you do.

It has to be something that starting pay for this job would be around 42K. I have to be able to support the boys and don't get child support so something with a substantial income is necessary.

Much depends on your region - midwest comp jobs don't pay as well as jobs in one of the tech regions like Silicon Valley or Seattle, or the Northeast.

I have had ideas relating to e-commerce. What type of degree would that be?[/B]

Not to squash this area too much, but ideas in e-commerce are a dime a dozen, there is a real squeeze there now, and the ability to carry any idea through to fruition is more important than the idea itself.

As for the degree - if you are looking towards writing software code, then a comp sci or software engineering degree is desireable. There are some 2 year degrees or even one year certs that can get your foot in the door, but the 4 year degrees will result in more pay and opportunities.

There are shorter programs/courses in software testing, tech support and web design that you can take - but a lot of people take these, and you will be competing both with them and with more skilled and schooled people. It depends on your budget - both moneywise and timewise.

There are other areas you can get into, like animation, graphic arts design and so on - but those depend on your talents and inclinations.

 

[Kymberley]

OHHHHHHHHH the Horror

A post to a thread with no mention of my lips.......Well, I was gonna say come work with me......the pay is good the job is excellent, and you get used to the blood darlin'............

Your lips were not here when I started this.


OMG those lips. Makes you want to just lick them slowly. Starting at the outside corner savouring every delicious nibble.

 

[Kymberley]

great things to think about STG

One problem, I will have to be able to continue supporting the kids while going to school. That is one reason for the quickest degree possible so that working will cover the expenses. I am not opposed to boring stuff to start with if it gets me going in the right direction.

Also, being 34 doesn't leave me much room in resolving a career change when a four year degree is involved. By the time I get that far, my oldest is 18. I need something that I can earn a living off of long before that.

I have come up with part time income already when the time comes, but I will need a second job as well. I was hoping I could find a field that would have openings while I was learning.

Not sure if that is possible though.

 

[Shy Tall Guy]

Re: great things to think about STG

I was hoping I could find a field that would have openings while I was learning.

Not sure if that is possible though.

Testing is the most likely, with support being up there too. Mostly what is needed there is some training, a good aptitude/attitude towards testing or support and domain knowledge can make the difference.

Of course there has to be the opportunity - and that depends on the employers in your area. I would explore what opportunities there are before jumping into it - unless you are willing to move to one ofthe tech areas like Seattle, San Jose or the Northeast.

 

[lilminx]

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[lilminx]

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