IMHO, you need to have a plan. Just like when developing software, you need to define what you want and how to get there. The only difference is that life is not as easily navigable.

I offer you my experience. There are two things that I love to do. Play with computers and play with music. Obviously computers is a little more lucrative and much easier to do.

Since 1991 I have been in the "IT" sector. I started assembling computers, then went to tech support. From there I went to systems administration. Then I went to consulting. Now I am in development. Look at my node for some history.

My ultimate goal is systems architecture.(As opposed to management)I need to be able to create. I want to be involved in every step of the creation process from drawing board to ribbon cutting. I have a goal.

The current job was one that I would have never considered. When they called me for the interview my initial thought was "what could these people possibly offer me?" During the interview I found out the team I would be on works with VB, C and Perl. When I got through with the interview I was praying that they would call me.

Create a goal and head down that hallway and as you head down the hallway, doors all along it will open up for you while you are on your way!

In reply to Re: Career question by fmogavero
in thread Career question by PerlJam

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