I'm about done with IT brehs.....Update: Nah, Ill stay for now

[GoGetMyDamnBelt_]

I definitely hear you on this. The market is becoming over saturated in my area also. I specialize in IT security , which is a growing field but i am not in the right area for it. Ive been doing low level IT work for almost 2 years now. There are times i felt like walking away from this field but i feel obligated to work it because of my degree in Cyber security.
Id like to go back to school for something in the medical field but feel id just be accumulating more debt.

I'm graduating next Fall for Computer Network & Security (fancy way of saying Cybersecurity). I moved back down to Miami since my college doesn't offer my core classes online but right after I want to go right back to Atlanta but... between these two cities, Cybersecurity doesn't seem too hot. Texas is looking like where it may be at..

 

[dtownreppin214]

I'm graduating next Fall for Computer Network & Security (fancy way of saying Cybersecurity). I moved back down to Miami since my college doesn't offer my core classes online but right after I want to go right back to Atlanta but... between these two cities, Cybersecurity doesn't seem too hot. Texas is looking like where it may be at..

Yup the IT opportunities are endless in Dallas/Houston.

 

[Micky Mikey]

Do you work live near any military bases or huge Federal installations? If so knock out some of the certs on the chart below to at least a Level II then look into Federal contracting jobs. I was stuck bouncing from one low end IT job to the next in the private sector until I got into Federal contracting. And after only 3 years was back in the private sector making 30% more money. The Feds give away senior and mid-level job titles like their candy.

Thanks bro I think my problem is being misguided in what area I want to specialize in. On while it was web development and then it was database admin. From a career perspective, security has always been the best for me because of my degree and interest in it. The guideline you provided definitely provides a path forward. I don't live near any federal institutions but am willing to relocate.

 

[theworldismine13]

I'm not IT but I do know that A+ is nothing

Isn't that the lowest cert?

 

[Hood Critic]

I really thought emphasis you all placed on certifications was just a running joke...but turns out you all really think certifications will get you paid .

Stop focusing on certifications and start planning a career tract and get you some experience. A certification is just an extra perk you get to make your employer pay for and allows you to squeeze a few more dollars for each level of job grade at your company.