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stu75
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Hi i would like to change my career from the car manufacturing to a career in computer programming. Any information on what direction to take would be extremly helpful.
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safeTsurfa
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Are you qualified? My take on this is there are plenty of top flight gurus out there, this isn't an industry you can just say you want to, and it happens. Review what skills you have, what unique talents you can bring to the prospective employer which sets you above the average, and consider how you will fill the gaps?
safeTsurfa
Stay alert! Stay safe! Stay alive!
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owen
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Loc: Lancashire, United Kingdom
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When I've finished all my studies and worked hard and earned the qualifications I need, I hope to become a computer programmer and work with Security related software.
Owen,
http://www.isecurity.org.uk
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putasolutions
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Loc: Infinity and beyond
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I am still working my way through my Cisco Certified Network Associate course, and then I have no idea what I am going to do, maybe start my own business?
Of all the Things I've lost, I miss my mind the most
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Jonny555
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Loc: Cheshire, England
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I started a course a few years ago so that I could get a better understanding of our works system. The only trouble I had was that I spent more time helping the instructors do their job and sorting out the centres computers than I did doing the actual course!
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owen
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Loc: Lancashire, United Kingdom
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I hope to learn computer programming and get more into the security aspect of computing and make little applications for my website. That would be in my spare time. I would like to start up my own Security company when I have the know how. Maybe if I work for a developer for a few years (when the time comes) and then I have some experience to create my own software. Thats what I want to do and Its a long way on the road ahead of me so I'm preparing myself now getting to know all about computer security. I've been thinking about what I want to do for years, but this is something I'm very interested in and a job I would enjoy. What kind of buisness would you start? Computer Advice would be a very good choice  .
Owen,
http://www.isecurity.org.uk
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Jonny555
Reg'd: Fri
Posts: 5310
Loc: Cheshire, England
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Maybe a floppy nursery to teach the little floppies how to walk. 
Sorry, but couldn't resist it.
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putasolutions
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Loc: Infinity and beyond
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I can promise that there is very little money in computer help anymore. Self Help Forums like this have killed off the lucrative aspect of that. Why pay when there are people like yourselves helping others for free?
I would imagine that it will be in networking as more and more households an business networks grow, support will be ever more essential. I mean if I was to try and explain subnetting to you on here,I'd baffle myself, let alone everyone else lol
Of all the Things I've lost, I miss my mind the most
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George
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In the local freebie papers are a number of classified's by self employed computer people offering Home Visit repair and advice services. I understand the going rate is usually £25 per hour or more, I have yet to meet anyone who has used these services. Usually everyone has a friend, or a friend of a friend to help out for free.
Our village comp. shop is about to close, can't compete with the big stores on accessories. Repairs, even reasonable prices and good service is not enough for some people. Times I've been in there and seen people come in looking for free advice and walk out without even buying a CD cover.
As the owner says, competing with helpful neighbours is impossible and computer fairs are no longer trade only.
Seems this is not an area of the computer industry recommended to make your fortune in.
My mind not only wanders, sometimes it leaves completely.
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Jonny555
Reg'd: Fri
Posts: 5310
Loc: Cheshire, England
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Where I live there are a couple of major retailers, but there are also a couple of small shops.
These small shops are doing great simply because they have great prices (overheads are smaller), offer a far superior service and will get you whatever you want. One thing that they do is look after their regular customers. Now I don't spend vast amounts of money in the shop I use, but I always help out if I can with problems and the owner gets me lots of software and hardware, that I could never afford normally, very cheaply or even for free.
I've looked at small shops all over the country and found that there are plenty that compete with the major retailers, but these are the ones that go that extra distance to look after their customer base.
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owen
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Reg'd: Thu
Posts: 3236
Loc: Lancashire, United Kingdom
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I haven't got a clue about Networking, the only thing I know about it is that its used to link computers together and share files, thats about all.
As Jonny said, these smaller shops are much better. I got this Windows XP Computer, 500 MHZ Intel Celeron Processor, 38.3 GB Hard Drive with Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse and Speakers for £350 pound.
Your right, Computer Advice wouldn't bring in much money, I want the particular career that I mentioned above because no matter what happens you'll always need protection. I'm sure in a few years new ways of attacking computers will be available because Internet connections get faster, etc. It's an open window of opportunity for me. One thing I've always wanted to do is get the message of Internet security across to new computer users. Theres plenty of Jobs with computers out there, you just need to find one that interest's you and you're qualified to do.
Owen,
http://www.isecurity.org.uk
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