Changing careers
Well here I am 48 years old and trying to change careers. I sure picked a big field. So many facets of computing; programming, databases, network, security, operating systems, mobile devices. Each of these is a field unto itself. But of course I want to do cybersecurity, computer forensics and data recovery. I believe these pursuits require some solid knowledge of all aspects of computing. Did I bite off more than I can chew?
I feel as if I have been in classes for a very long time. People ask me when I will be done with school. I get the deer-in-the-headlights look because I cannot answer the question. Even when someone has been in the field for 20 years, they still must learn. Technology is ever changing, rapidly! Anyone wishing to do well in the field, or even stay in the field, must continue to study and learn. I used to joke about being a perpetual student. Seems I meant it. I will always strive to learn new pursuits all through my life. Maybe it will help to stave off Alzheimer's. So I then tell them I will never be done with school. After getting the MS degree, I will move on to acquiring certificates.
I am always looking for advice from those in the field. My immediate goal is to become useful in some facet so I can break into a position where I am actually working with IT personnel, getting my hands dirty with computers. What would be the best facet to focus on initially to become someone that would be hired in IT? . . programming, database administration?
