On Sat, 2005-12-03 at 22:26 +0400, Christopher Saul wrote: > Hi Alt > > I'm not a programmer, but I've made my living with computing by > understanding (or trying to understand!) how to implement what other > people create. Being a good sys admin and being able to glue things > together are good as a general goal if you're looking to have a career > in IT. If it turns out you have the aptitude to be a good programmer, > then by all means concentrate on that. > > Personally I've met lots of mediocre programmers and very few people who > are able to see the bigger picture, understand the business drivers > behind why people use IT and help create useful stuff people will buy - > and for better or worse, money makes the world go around. > > I think at your age I'd follow whatever you are interested in. There's > plenty of time to find out what you like and enjoy. If you're then able > to make a career out of it, great! > > My other main tip would be not to forget the 'softer' skills in life. > If you're a genius techie but are unable to communicate your ideas well > and work with other people, you won't get far! > > Chris
Very well put chris. Agree with you whole-hearted on this. ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Get Bzzzy! (real tools to help you find a job). Welcome to the Sweet Life. http://us.click.yahoo.com/KIlPFB/vlQLAA/TtwFAA/0XFolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dubailug/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
