Need new skills
Discussion
I currently work in a very niche IT area (Remedy ARS development, if that means anything) and there isn't much work about. I previously did several years of UNIX Admin/Support and a bit of Sybase. This was too long ago (6 years) to enable me to get back into it, without taking an unacceptable (to the wife 
) paycut, although it was my most enjoyable job.
What skills do you suggest I look at aquiring? I am trying to teach myself javascript, as it is very relevant to my current line of work.
I want something long term, bearing in mind i'm a geek, so manager is something I don't want to be.
Sorry for the ramble, and thanks in advance
Sparks
) paycut, although it was my most enjoyable job. What skills do you suggest I look at aquiring? I am trying to teach myself javascript, as it is very relevant to my current line of work.
I want something long term, bearing in mind i'm a geek, so manager is something I don't want to be.
Sorry for the ramble, and thanks in advance
Sparks
dontlift said:
Given the state of the IT industry in general in the UK, may I suggest plumbing.....
I had considered that, although my DIY ability leaves alot to be desired.
If I had the time, I would do an evening class, and start off doing weekends. If it seemed profitable, I might take it up. There was an art graduate that had done a course, and was on track for 70K in his first year
Sparks
plotloss said:
Telecoms is where I would be looking...
Anything specific? I did an elec/elec engineering degree, but tried getting back into that about 9-10 years ago and no one was interested, even as graduate trainee.
Life would be so much easier if I was single. Not that I would give up the family for anything........
Sparks
squirrelz
Hmm think I know where you work (could be a 'Royal' company)
I would love to change my skills often, but never got a job anywhere that allowed me to do it.
Not looking for the next big thing, just something that is likely to be around for a long while. I thought Remedy would be, but there have been a couple of take-overs that have screwed things rather.
I fancy getting into networks and back to a more support orientated roll, but it isn't easy, and everyone and their mother is heading that way.
Maybe time to lay down the law at home
Sparks
Hmm think I know where you work (could be a 'Royal' company
) I would love to change my skills often, but never got a job anywhere that allowed me to do it.
Not looking for the next big thing, just something that is likely to be around for a long while. I thought Remedy would be, but there have been a couple of take-overs that have screwed things rather.
I fancy getting into networks and back to a more support orientated roll, but it isn't easy, and everyone and their mother is heading that way.
Maybe time to lay down the law at home
Sparks
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