Comments on: Student Loan Follow-Up: Switching Careers

By: Bret @ Hope to Prosper

Bret @ Hope to Prosper — Mon, 10 May 2010 22:59:13 +0000

I had almost the exact opposite experience.

I have worked in the computer field for 25 years, the last 20 of those in IT. Being an IT Manager is a tough job. But it pays well, offers mobility and is rewarding in many ways. Overall, I am very happy with this career choice.

But, I didn’t get my college handled when I was young. So, I worked for almost a decade at low wages. I don’t recommend that to anyone. Getting a degree doesn’t automatically guarantee you a six-figure salary. But, not having the education for a technical position almost guarantees you will be underpaid, if you can even get hired in the first place.

By: Ryan @ Planting Dollars

Ryan @ Planting Dollars — Sun, 09 May 2010 03:58:11 +0000

Pretty impressive salary with a freshly minted degree. I just went to college because I was told my whole life I would and was interested in business. I think the overall experience was helpful, but not so sure the degree was necessary. Haven't really used it much and the jobs in finance dried up as soon as I earned it back in 08. .-= Ryan @ Planting DollarsÂ´s last blog ..Adding Content To Your Travel Site â€“ Waikiki Site =-.

By: James

James — Tue, 04 May 2010 15:54:38 +0000

my guess is that you are in a minority. i have no idea what the average student loan is but i know for a fact that most people do not graduate and get jobs starting at $100,000. lucky you.

i personally did not have student loans i worked all through college and paid for my own education. at the time is was one of the hardest things i ever did but when i graduated i had zero debt and that is hard to shake a stick at.

By: Budgeting in the Fun Stuff

Budgeting in the Fun Stuff — Mon, 03 May 2010 19:56:24 +0000

I got a Marketing degree and have never used it. The problem is, I can’t think of any other degree I would have actually wanted more. I just am not career-oriented, so I don’t know I should have pursued.

By: Jaime @ Eventual Millionaire

Jaime @ Eventual Millionaire — Mon, 03 May 2010 14:13:52 +0000

That’s funny because I really wish I went to school for business! It seems like you are setting yourself up perfectly. Having an IT background with an MBA would be amazing if you start your own company.

I work with companies, and many don’t have business or IT experience before they start, and it really hinders them. Creating systems for your business now a days always seem to involve business administration skills and computers!
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By: MyFinancialObjectives

MyFinancialObjectives — Mon, 03 May 2010 13:35:41 +0000

Wow $100,000 fresh out of college, very impressive!! I have a similar situation in that I went to school for Business but work in IT right now. It was a bit easier transition for me though because in the IT world, there are plenty of certs that can helps raise your salary. I however am going back to school for my MBA, hoping to combine IT experience with the MBA knowledge to lead to upper management/starting my own company.
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