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IT Management/Consulting |
| Message Name: |
My suggestions |
| Date Posted: |
09/15/2003 |
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I understand your dilemma, and have a couple of suggestions to help you make your decision:
1. It may sound elementary, but make a list of the pros and cons of doing hands-on tech work, then do the same with management and consulting. Then you could go further and prioritize them, like the top 5 criteria in each area. Sometimes getting it in writing helps you see things a bit more clearly, and can help you decide what's most important to you.
2. I'm not sure what type of company you work for, but as was mentioned earlier, you may want to look into working for a software firm, where you may be able to keep your tech skills more updated than at a firm whose main business is not IT. I know that a certain German ERP provider offers two tracks for consultants (if you consider consulting): One for those who want to be managers, and one for those who want to stay technical, and be the "experts" in their field (called Platinum consultants). At least it offers an alternative to the management track.
It's definitely a decision that only you can make, based on what's most important to you. Good luck, and remember:
1. It's always better (and easier) to look for a job when you already have one;
2. There will always be tradeoffs.
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| Message: |
I agree with kmlj98's
statement entirely. What is the most important, which will help you to make a decision. I do not think the technonical skills can offer you a secure job position for a long time. Nowadays, you can have a lot of bennefical because of your skills, but,unforunately, you would lost your competitive in a several years. As a result, you have to do something to prepare for your future.
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