anybody work in the computer networking & security field?

[deadone000]

so im debating which field would be good to get into computer networking & security or graphic designing & animation, i want to know from experienced people what are the pros and cons from these fields?from pay to work area..thanks inputs will b highly appreciated!

[Scapegoat]

not I, that **** is weak sauce. IE: booooring

[05OCsrt-4]

networking and security will most likely take you a lot further than the other possibilities to be quite honest, ever since 9/11, security has been a HUGE thing, and if anyone wants to argue the security section those are words straight from my dad's mouth who makes 300K+ a year working for the government in networking and security

[OMGz Turbo]

My uncle is head of (internet) security for AIG insurance, he makes about 250k and this past sept he was over in India setting up stuff

[05OCsrt-4]

Originally Posted by OMGz Turbo

My uncle is head of (internet) security for AIG insurance, he makes about 250k and this past sept he was over in India setting up stuff

soooo, that is where our bailout money is going...... lol

[igo4bmx]

network and internet security will ALWAYS be around.
security is a huge issue- look at all the **** going on at banks alone!

im not in networking but deal with logistical IT security and learned alot. My boss got a letter from his bank stating they lost a backup tape. Stuff like this brings companies DOWN and so they have to invest heavily in it.





almost all security IT people are super paranoid about EVERYTHING

[Scapegoat]

here's the issue though... those people making mad loot more than likely have more than a 2 year degree... or even a 4 year. and honestly, if you're deciding between network security and design work... you'll probably hate one or the other. totally different fields

[05OCsrt-4]

Originally Posted by Scapegoat

here's the issue though... those people making mad loot more than likely have more than a 2 year degree... or even a 4 year. and honestly, if you're deciding between network security and design work... you'll probably hate one or the other. totally different fields

my father has nothing but real world experience in network and security, and he travels all around the US

[Scapegoat]

Originally Posted by 05OCsrt-4

my father has nothing but real world experience in network and security, and he travels all around the US

when did he start in the field?

[Ender81]

I work in the field and I agree it is boring, be prepared to work in a place without windows lol. Networking especially will have you spending time in networking closets pluggin in crap. The money isn't bad but in general the work sucks.

[Scapegoat]

Originally Posted by Ender81

I work in the field and I agree it is boring, be prepared to work in a place without windows lol. Networking especially will have you spending time in networking closets pluggin in crap. The money isn't bad but in general the work sucks.

thanks for confirming

some people can handle it, others can't... i can barely handle having a desk job in a wide open room... i'd go nuts doing network work...

[drew]

NO


stay away from chubb and anthem

[deadone000]

Originally Posted by drew

NO


stay away from chubb and anthem

y u say this?

[crazyukrainian]

lol yeah, completely opposite fields..... you're kinda asking us if you wanna major in networking or art..... well, what do you like more? cause if you pick what you don't like, you'll hate your life.....

[drew]

Originally Posted by deadone000

y u say this?

it's a rip off man, they charge you like 18 grand for a certificate. you can't even get your associates with them because they had the accreditation pulled. they suck so hard it isn't even funny, i'm a "student" there right now and have a perfect 4.0 even though i've never even opened any of my books. you're much better off at community college

[drew]

in fact, not to put down my instructor because he's a cool guy... but...

the job i have right now, i was talking to my instructor about and it turns out he applied for the same job but i got it... and he's the one teaching my class

[Scapegoat]

for the absolute record... certificates get you nothing!

experience > degree > blowjob > handjob > anal sex with a guy > certificate

[DoubleOughtCel]

Originally Posted by Scapegoat

for the absolute record... certificates get you nothing!

experience > degree > blowjob > handjob > anal sex with a guy > certificate

ahahahahahaaah sig.

pick what you're most interested in. if you pick something for the money, you'll want to ****ing eat a .45