A future computer job *help*

Ecca Ecca · 08-07-2004, 07:14 PM

Hey whats up, I was just wondering what are some jobs I can take up that have to do with computers. I like computers and I would like to take up a job that has something to do with computers. I am 15 now and I just got out of 8th grade so I figured I would have to get an idea for what job I would like to do before I go to highschool. So if someone who has experience with computer jobs would be kind enough to please tell me some jobs that have to do with computers and that are cool/fun. I really appriciate any help that i get.

Please include what the job is like and about (what I would do, if i took it up)
Also, what job you would recommend that I take

Thanks Alot

Inaris · 08-07-2004, 07:47 PM

FYI, Computer jobs are not the best in the world, but they can be fun and entertaining on some days.
I have worked as a DBA, Hardware Technician, Software Test Engineer and am now an Install scripter/Build (OS +Applications) guy. And I'm looking to move on to Server side work soon as a project.
IT is a very strange and volitle industry. Unless you own your own business or have something that no one else does and can market it, you belong to someone else.
Programming, software/hardware R&D, game Development, 3D designers, are all vairly good jobs in the industry, but anything that is like building PC's isn't.

Atleast that is my opinion of the world...
As to what job would I send you off to, Be a doctor. It pays better and there is less customer stupidity... Atleast as a doctor, if you don't want to do something, you can always perscribe a drig and the problem goes away...

Ecca Ecca · 08-07-2004, 08:05 PM

I would have to go to colleges to be a doctor and my mom is very poor, we don't even have that much food in our house, we don't have a car, she is disabled and cannot work, We rely on a voucher to pay our rent.
But we do have an apartment to live in and my mom is healthy and so am I so I am pretty happy.

Any one have future job suggestions (they don't have to be computer related) please tell me

mrzeeedler · 08-08-2004, 01:14 AM

www.scriptlance.com they got some scripting jobs if you know how. GO apply at your local anywheres dude. Dont matter the job as long as it pays you know whatta i mean.

Josh1986 · 08-11-2004, 12:30 AM

make good grades and get a scholarship..

i made decent grades in high school and now have a 1/2 payed scholarship..

there is all kinds of scholarships you can look for..

there is also financial aid...

there is no reason today that someone should not be able to afford to go to college.

Keyboard Cowboy · 08-11-2004, 01:19 AM

The IT indrustry is rather flooded market now days.

Like computers are getting easier to . My 9 year old newphew can put a computer together from parts.

And margins are getting smaller all the time. The industry is rather cut throat. It used to be that I could easily make 10% to 20% on a computer system. Now I am luckly even see AU$100 on a AU$2000 computer package. And even after that I still need to compete with some one else that will give Free Onsite Warranty.
The problem that i find is that end users (being the techincally challanged beings that they are) expect you (as "the computer expert") to give them the entire world, and not have to pay for it.

If you want to look at getting into the computer industry. I have found the best thing to do is SPECIALISE in an area so that you stand out for the rest of the crowd. It the best way so that you can get hired by employeers and jobs from customers.
Eg. My specailisation is Point Of Sales System.
However, you still need the basics.

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