IT Field Analysis

1. The field that I have chosen is IT Technology and Networking. I find this to be an interesting field because technology is both complex and simple at the same time. Technology is all around us, in every facet of our lives. It would be difficult to go one day without some form of technology involved. By choosing this field, upon completion of my degree, I can work in any other field I choose. Every field uses technology and a network of some sort so my options are limitless. Cisco calls this The Human Network. (Systems)
2. Two careers in the IT field that I am considering are Computer Support Specialist and Network and Computer Systems Administrator. These careers are similar as they both deal with computer networks. In both positions one
The specific duties and responsibilities for any IT field vary greatly. With the verse fields that need IT Specialists and Administrators the actual work can be quite different, even day to day. A contract employee may be contracted at multiple businesses and free-lance for the private sector. One may need to assist an elderly person with simply learning how to turn on and off their computer one day and implement an entire network for a local business the next. I believe this fits my personality perfectly, I get bored easily and like to do different things each day. This position has both work at home and travel opportunities, even within the same company. There is the potential to create your own working days and hours in many ways. Since I do not know what the future holds, this is perfect. You can often work as little or often as you wish, by accepting different contracts and assignments within those contracts. You can place yourself on hold, if you’re sick, need to care for family, or simply want a break. You can pick up more work in times that you are restless or need more income. The downsides of such a working lifestyle would be that you are more than likely responsible for your own retirement & insurance. This is not always the case, some companies exist that contract with other businesses so that you do not have to. You then work for them as a regular employee with benefits & you can still enjoy the flexibility, although assumingly there would be stipulations such as a certain amount of on call hours in any given month. With my husband employed in a more traditional workplace, I would not be concerned with benefits as much as