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IT Management/Consulting |
| Message Name: |
Please help!!! |
| Date Posted: |
09/02/2003 |
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1. I think you have rationally summed up a quandry.
2. (an option) If you want to do software development, you can still make good money and stay technical. Look to Redmond...
3. (an option) Try to get onto the CIO-track. That usually needs some ability to understand what the code-monkeys are doing. i.e. you can't just be a generalist manager stuffed shirt.
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I think what is coming out is that going to an elite MBA school full-time may not be such a good option.
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4. (an option) Go to CS grad shool (can do it for free, plus a stipend if you do a Ph.D. program). If you just need a break...and want some school.
5. Could ask to talk to some alumni at MBA schools you might apply to, to see what the match is.
6. Go to MBA-school at nite. End up being a "techie who happens to have an MBA" rather than "an MBA, who used to be a techie".
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Good luck. |
| Message: |
Thanks.
My main problem is around the risk associated with getting more into IT Management (the CIO route) and/or IT consulting. This involves spending significantly less time with hands-on work. The only problem I have with this is JOB SECURITY.
I know that keeping my technical skills sharpened is the best thing I can do for my job security, if I ever was in the job market again. The problem is that I can make significantly more money in IT Management/Consulting, but I might not be as marketable (in terms of how long it would take for me to secure a job position) as a 'hands-on' person.
My dilemma:
1. IT Management/Consulting: More money, prestige, and power. Learn/apply more business skills. Loss of very marketable technical skills.
2. Hands-on Technical Work: Great pay (just not as great as IT Management/Consulting). High demand skills. Limited career growth.
Please help!!!
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