Career/Education Advice

Paletero · 08-23-2016, 12:16 PM

Hello fellow Bimmer lovers!

I'm looking for some career/education advice. I have been running a family business for about 6 years, and like the idea of running my own business, but I definitely want to change the field I'm working in. I figure that the safest way to transition would be to have a stable career, then have a small business on the side to generate extra income. To work towards that goal, I am finishing up my Bachelor's in business administration, with a specialization in information systems. I will also obtain several CompTIA certifications:
Security+
Network+
A+

I'll be completing my Bachelor's degree in about another year and am starting to think about what kinds of careers I might be interested in. Does anyone have any suggestions about what positions I might be able to apply for with the above qualifications? What would be a realistic starting salary? Do you recommend getting any other certifications?

Thanks for the help!

Victor

dmk08 · 08-23-2016, 12:28 PM

My advice is don't ask the yahoos on here for advice.

secretariat · 08-23-2016, 12:47 PM

Paletero, are you all alone here on earth? Family, friends a dog?

bd307 · 08-23-2016, 01:12 PM

Victor, no education is better than real world experiences.

Of course, get that BA/BS done, but don't stress too much about your education if you have plans to run your own businesses unless it absolutely requires some education.

Good luck.

Sephiroth · 08-23-2016, 01:27 PM

Looks like you are on the right course by getting your bachelors. Just be sure you didn't pick that career purely in hopes of making big $, do it because you enjoy it.

nicknaz · 08-23-2016, 01:28 PM

I would personally focus on the family biz and find ways to expand that

Would also make the formal schooling related to the biz (for example, why not a health/education type of background, unless the pre school needs a new IT administrator or something)

I've heard from friends in IT sector, that the free 'code academy' courses are as useful for getting into the field as formal school, and usually employers pay for certifications. If you definitely want to work in tech, it might be worth it to do the free coding stuff, break in, make contacts then go from there, rather than trying to guess on what the needs are from the outside

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Paletero Essentially Auto 46 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 17 F80 M3 ZCP Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Career/Education Advice Hello fellow Bimmer lovers! I'm looking for some career/education advice. I have been running a family business for about 6 years, and like the idea of running my own business, but I definitely want to change the field I'm working in. I figure that the safest way to transition would be to have a stable career, then have a small business on the side to generate extra income. To work towards that goal, I am finishing up my Bachelor's in business administration, with a specialization in information systems. I will also obtain several CompTIA certifications: Security+ Network+ A+ I'll be completing my Bachelor's degree in about another year and am starting to think about what kinds of careers I might be interested in. Does anyone have any suggestions about what positions I might be able to apply for with the above qualifications? What would be a realistic starting salary? Do you recommend getting any other certifications? Thanks for the help! Victor Last edited by Paletero; 07-13-2018 at 08:14 PM..
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bd307 Chef 925 Rep 1,059 Posts Drives: Things with wheels or no wheel Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Area 51 iTrader: (0)	Victor, no education is better than real world experiences. Of course, get that BA/BS done, but don't stress too much about your education if you have plans to run your own businesses unless it absolutely requires some education. Good luck.
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nicknaz Lieutenant General 3196 Rep 10,509 Posts Drives: C6Z Join Date: May 2008 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	I would personally focus on the family biz and find ways to expand that Would also make the formal schooling related to the biz (for example, why not a health/education type of background, unless the pre school needs a new IT administrator or something) I've heard from friends in IT sector, that the free 'code academy' courses are as useful for getting into the field as formal school, and usually employers pay for certifications. If you definitely want to work in tech, it might be worth it to do the free coding stuff, break in, make contacts then go from there, rather than trying to guess on what the needs are from the outside
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