| Topic Name: |
Career Changer needs help. |
| Message Name: |
no, you don't have to travel |
| Date Posted: |
01/25/2002 |
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I have been looking at making a career change for awhile now. I have a background in sales/marketing with alot of dabbling in the IT field. I was a client project manager for a Y2K SAP coversion and loved it! I am trying to make a career change to Project Managment. My question relates to the need for travel in the IT consultancy area. I do not want to travel at all. I have a 8 month old son at home and I want to be an active parent.
Are there any consulting firms which do not have travel? Should I look to a differnt area maybe? Is project management the best crossover path?
Your help would be greatly appreciated. |
| Message: |
There are plenty of high-quality consulting firms that do not require travel. The magic words that you are looking for are "regional consulting model." If you live in a high demand area, and are highly skilled, it stands to reason that there is no need to have to take out-of-town gigs.
The rest of your message is problematic. "Dabbling" in IT does not typically produce a competent project manager. Is there a reason that are you sold on consulting? I think you may be better off in a different industry that will allow you to get your feet wet in technology. Remember, a consultancy under the model is selling expertise. What expertise do you have?
I hope you read this in the constructive spirit in which I write.
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