Re: Database VS Networking

Alot more money in programming than in networking. I think senior Cisco people can do well, but it takes a while to get there. Also, the networking market is very tight. Its pretty flooded with paper MCSE's.

You could go the developer to DBA to Network Admin/DBA route.

If you go networking dont just do Microsoft. Learn Cisco and Unix administration as well.

One other thing about programming.. its very hard at first, but do it at work for a year and it quickly gets easier. Yes you have to learn alot more, but anyone can get it. They just dont teach it very well at universities.

"Jack" <jack852_at_hotmail.com> wrote in message news:a17b0b6d.0203041331.3dee289b_at_posting.google.com...
> Hi Everyone:
>
> I am currently a university student studying degree in information
> technology. Starting from next semester, I will need to choose the
> area of concentration either on Networking(like LAN, WAN, Security,
> etc..) or Database (like PL/SQL, Data Administration, Data Warehouse,
> etc...). My problem is that I still really do not KNOW what kind of
> stuff I am INTERESTED in(even I have sit in different classes and get
> opinions from professors). I know my question is somehow really stupid
> and should not post in this forum, but I totally loss. I hope all the
> experts here can give me some advices on which area I should go.
>
> Besides, as I know, I am not really strong in programming and not
> really enjoyed writing program. I would like to know, is there any
> major skill difference between database programming(PL/SQL, SQL*) and
> normal programming(C++, Java).
>
> Thanks so much for the help.
>
>
> Jack
Received on Mon Mar 04 2002 - 15:48:30 CST