[plug] [OT] Soft Eng .vs. Comp Sci

[Jacqueline McNally]

Senectus . wrote:
> On 8/25/05, Andrew Howell <andrew at it.net.au> wrote:
> 
>> Yeah we usually look for applicants that have people skills and can
>> read and write ;)
>> 

This is important, as very few jobs allow you to sit in your own corner
100% of the time. For example, you may have to speak to a technical
writer - espcially if you don't like doing documentation yourself ;-p

> 
> 
> Plus they say that everybody these days (this generation) is expected
>  to change career's/jobs at least 3-4 times in their life.

Yes, but it is a good idea to have a piece of paper to start off with.

> So the concept of studying for 4-6 years in one subject and spending 
> the rest of your life in that job is very out of date...

It sometimes happens. But one of the reasons why you need to enjoy the
course you are doing. Tim, I don't know the difference between the two
courses, or other courses that people have offered, but I suggest you
find one you like otherwise it is just hard slog.

> I've already made one major career change (Was a Baker by Trade.. I 
> guess I still am but I've no intention of going back down that path),
>  and I reckon I'm looking at changing again after 6-7 years of I.T. 
> Support.
> 

I know very few people that don't change from an IT support role :)

Regards
Jacqueline