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Originally posted by NetwkSupport View PostThanks, i really want to do something more challenging and creative. and networking doesnt tick that box.
Depends on what kind of networking you're doing, it is certainly challenging and can be creative - though if you been stuck in 1st/2nd line support for 8 years I suspect in your case it could be true that's it's not, and I'm wondering how you only touched 3rd line in all that time ...Hang on - there is actually a place called Cheddar?? - cailin maith
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I'm wondering how you only touched 3rd line in all that time ...
i didnt see networking as creative in the sense that im not using my imagination to create something of asthetic value. but im not saying its not creative at allComment
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Pimping looks like a growth area as the WI are trying to legalise brothals...Comment
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Originally posted by NetwkSupport View Posti didnt see networking as creative in the sense that im not using my imagination to create something of asthetic value. but im not saying its not creative at all
Or satisfy those needs in another way - I felt the same for a while and did a creative writing course - cue sledging - which filled that need for a while. All I need now is time in my life to actually sit down and write ;-)Hang on - there is actually a place called Cheddar?? - cailin maith
Any forum is a collection of assorted weirdos, cranks and pervs - Board Game Geek
That will be a simply fab time to catch up for a beer. - Tay
Have you ever seen somebody lick the chutney spoon in an Indian Restaurant and put it back ? - CyberghoulComment
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Fair enough - if aesthetically creative is what you're after, then I think you want to get out of IT altogether imo. I personally never found programming particularly aesthetically satisfying either.
Or satisfy those needs in another way - I felt the same for a while and did a creative writing course - cue sledging - which filled that need for a while. All I need now is time in my life to actually sit down and write ;-)Comment
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problem being you'll need about five years experience in another field (if your looking at development) before you can confidently contract and ask a decent rate.
I don't think there is any shortcut, you need experience of how to do things well and what to do when things go wrong (which they inevitably do - but this is when you learn the most)
I've been in development for 8 years and i'm constantly suprised at how much i still learn and how little i know, its a vast, vast field that rapidly evolves.
Two colleagues of mine have been at it for over 20 years and they still reckon they're learning.
I think we all dream of a successful plan B doing something we love but don't think that many of us are that lucky..
Best of luck!!!Comment
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problem being you'll need about five years experience in another field (if your looking at development) before you can confidently contract and ask a decent rate.
I don't think there is any shortcut, you need experience of how to do things well and what to do when things go wrong (which they inevitably do - but this is when you learn the most)
I've been in development for 8 years and i'm constantly suprised at how much i still learn and how little i know, its a vast, vast field that rapidly evolves.
Two colleagues of mine have been at it for over 20 years and they still reckon they're learning.
I think we all dream of a successful plan B doing something we love but don't think that many of us are that lucky..
Best of luck!!!
yeah i dont think development is for me, thats a career choice not learn something new & a fairly quick rate change.
my plan B has amazing potential and has already started but to reveal what it is would be revealing my name which im not going to do!Comment
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Originally posted by NetwkSupport View Postmy plan B has amazing potential and has already started but to reveal what it is would be revealing my name which im not going to do!Comment
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