Where to go in computer tech/repair business

elctrcblu002 · 01-06-2006, 10:41 PM

I'm 22 and haven't been able to figure out what I want to do for a career. I have been in and out of college several times taking Graphic Arts/Advertising but haven't been very successful with it. I do not like having to take Math, History, etc just to get a degree in that. I also could never do well in Art History class. I'm good at the computer work when I need to design something, but it isn't always something I feel like doing.

I'm pretty knowledgable about computer repair, I started on an old Tandy when I was 13 and know a lot of DOS commands and what makes up the inside of a computer and how to get things working like with the registries, system files and things like that. What kind of a major would I be wise to take, Networking/Communications? The networking aspect seems very complicated and I'd probably be better suited to repair, but of course would like to be in a field where I'd be making money and have a lot of different opportunities.

What field is probably my best choice? Is Graphic arts better than computer repair? How about Networking? What are some of my choices out there related to computers?

jamie_Ridler · 01-07-2006, 04:00 AM

Well any of the IT feilds can be very good, it just depends what one you want to do.
Im mostly into computer hardware/repair, and have chosen A+ as a start, then onto MCSE later.
There are many other choices in hardware alone, you just have to take a look at the ones you like, and chose what to take.

Best thing is, head to a college, or one of those online colleges, and pick up an IT booklet. You will have all the choices, and details of each of them.
No one can realy tell you whats best, its all in your own opinion.

NWPhotog · 01-08-2006, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elctrcblu002

I'm 22 and haven't been able to figure out what I want to do for a career. I have been in and out of college several times taking Graphic Arts/Advertising but haven't been very successful with it. I do not like having to take Math, History, etc just to get a degree in that. I also could never do well in Art History class. I'm good at the computer work when I need to design something, but it isn't always something I feel like doing.

I'm pretty knowledgable about computer repair, I started on an old Tandy when I was 13 and know a lot of DOS commands and what makes up the inside of a computer and how to get things working like with the registries, system files and things like that. What kind of a major would I be wise to take, Networking/Communications? The networking aspect seems very complicated and I'd probably be better suited to repair, but of course would like to be in a field where I'd be making money and have a lot of different opportunities.

What field is probably my best choice? Is Graphic arts better than computer repair? How about Networking? What are some of my choices out there related to computers?

Well,

Most any college major will have you taking outside classes as part of a degree. Less so for an AA or certificate program. I don't think it is unusual for a young person to have trouble focusing and being disinterested in these outside courses. I guess you have to make a compromise you can live with and find a program you can get through. Or possibly work for a while to increase your motivation. One compromise might be an appropriate AA or vocational program. It might be helpful to realize that many people from these programs make as much or more than many people with Masters or Ph.D.s. My brother has a vocational degree in Electronics and makes $50K+ a year. I have no degree but work experience in support and repair and am making $50k+ a year also. My sister with a BA and two Masters is making $11.50 an hour and unable to find fulltime work. Life is what you make of it.

01-06-2006, 10:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
elctrcblu002 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 3 OS: Win98SE	Where to go in computer tech/repair business I'm 22 and haven't been able to figure out what I want to do for a career. I have been in and out of college several times taking Graphic Arts/Advertising but haven't been very successful with it. I do not like having to take Math, History, etc just to get a degree in that. I also could never do well in Art History class. I'm good at the computer work when I need to design something, but it isn't always something I feel like doing. I'm pretty knowledgable about computer repair, I started on an old Tandy when I was 13 and know a lot of DOS commands and what makes up the inside of a computer and how to get things working like with the registries, system files and things like that. What kind of a major would I be wise to take, Networking/Communications? The networking aspect seems very complicated and I'd probably be better suited to repair, but of course would like to be in a field where I'd be making money and have a lot of different opportunities. What field is probably my best choice? Is Graphic arts better than computer repair? How about Networking? What are some of my choices out there related to computers?

01-07-2006, 04:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
jamie_Ridler Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wellingborough, Northamponshire, England Posts: 341 OS: Windows Vista Home Premium My System	Well any of the IT feilds can be very good, it just depends what one you want to do. Im mostly into computer hardware/repair, and have chosen A+ as a start, then onto MCSE later. There are many other choices in hardware alone, you just have to take a look at the ones you like, and chose what to take. Best thing is, head to a college, or one of those online colleges, and pick up an IT booklet. You will have all the choices, and details of each of them. No one can realy tell you whats best, its all in your own opinion. __________________ *Comp Specs:* Asus P5K Intel P35 LGA775, Intel Core2Duo E6850 3.0GHz, Geil Ultra 4x1gb DDR2 800MHz, OCZ Geforce 8800GTX 768mb, Maxtor MaxLine III 300gb+250gb SATA2-300, Hiper HPU-4K580 PSU