Being in the IT game for 3 years looking for the next move.

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oneroom

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#113292 12-Jan-2013 11:22

Hey Guys,

I have being in the IT feild for 3 years now,

First year I did desktop support work and the last two years pure system administration work.

So did a little bit of everything from servers to networking to bit of end user work.

I also have a MCSE and currently I am employed at a company and make 48k.

I am looking to hop as I have being here for 2 years and yeah its time.

I will be on the hunt for system engineering role or network administration or other consultant based role within the infrastructure space.

For someone like me what could be the next salary?

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freitasm

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#743769 12-Jan-2013 14:36

oneroom:
JamesL: You need at least 5+ years plus you also need more up to date certs like MCITP as generally you're designing for new technologies rather than 2003.

If you move over to a vendor then as a Sys Admin you could get at least 75k

Wow I can make 75k with 5 years of experience or just 3 that I have?

I put bold underline for you. It's after five years, moving across as Sysadmin and having more up to date certs.

zimbonz

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#744003 13-Jan-2013 11:07

Ok, I will bite... I haven't quite decided if you are trolling, or serious, I will assume you are serious. If you are, then let me give you some advice. When online, your personality is driven to a large extent by your grammar and punctuation. If you are to be a senior consultant, earning the big $$$, your communication skills need to be spot on - as has been mentioned above.
You are posting in the IT Pro (i.e. a Professional) forum of this website, not a gaming forum. You need to present, or at least practice presenting to us, like you would be a potential employer. Actually I am a potential employer (and several others here are too), but if I am honest (constructive criticism here) I haven't been impressed by your attitude or your communication skills. These are soft skills that are critical to your career development, regardless of your profession.
Also, for someone in the industry for 3 years, claiming to know "how the game works" is laughable. You have a lot to learn - hopefully you will get the chance to. Confidence is a good thing, when it is controlled, and used tactfully.
With regards to your last post - that may be true of some people, all professions have that to some extent. However, if you want to move up in the industry, then it is going to take a lot of effort and hard work. IT is not a get rich quick scheme, where you can wing it, and move up the ladder of your career. Especially in NZ you will be found out, quickly.

Anyway good luck. Get some more experience, update your qualifications, and throw some feelers out. Make sure your written communication gets some polish too.