mccarthy410
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I've been in the Information Technology field for 14 years. At present, I have a lot of experience and a lot of IT certifications, but I feel I've hit the ceiling. I know going back to college would make me more marketable but I figure even if I went, got up to a master's, I would be 36 at minimum and I would still be at a disadvantage to those younger fresh out of school. Also I would have debt up into the thousands due to college, and the pay in this economy is not likely to change nor will the job prospects, especially with all the outsourcing of IT jobs and employers not paying what they used to.
On the other hand, I saw that there is an apprenticeship program for becoming an electrician with several programs; residential wiring, telecommunications and outside lineman. The downside to that is, while being an apprenctice does pay, it does not pay enough for me to live on and it would be at least five years for me to see any real money from it. But at the end of the apprenticeship, I would be able to find work most anywhere and would be in something that really can't be outsourced and likely always will be needed.
What I know for certain is this: I'm tired of people in suits, tired of the corporate culture, tired of staying in something that may no longer have a future and tired of feeling like my life is a waste.
My question is this: Should I stay the course in IT, go to college, get my Associates, then Bachelor's, then Master's, go into debt into thousands and hope the job market is better in six years and all likelihood won't be or get out of the only career field I know and get into the electrical trade?
Any input is most appreciated.
On the other hand, I saw that there is an apprenticeship program for becoming an electrician with several programs; residential wiring, telecommunications and outside lineman. The downside to that is, while being an apprenctice does pay, it does not pay enough for me to live on and it would be at least five years for me to see any real money from it. But at the end of the apprenticeship, I would be able to find work most anywhere and would be in something that really can't be outsourced and likely always will be needed.
What I know for certain is this: I'm tired of people in suits, tired of the corporate culture, tired of staying in something that may no longer have a future and tired of feeling like my life is a waste.
My question is this: Should I stay the course in IT, go to college, get my Associates, then Bachelor's, then Master's, go into debt into thousands and hope the job market is better in six years and all likelihood won't be or get out of the only career field I know and get into the electrical trade?
Any input is most appreciated.