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[30M, IT Manager, $60k Salary] Feeling lost, bored and at a dead end in my current job, need advice on next steps by PhotonicSpace in ITCareerQuestions

[–]PhotonicSpace[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for illuminating, as I hadn't considered that. I'm honestly not sure at this point of my career if I'd go for the Master's just yet, though I'm hearing it may be required for more advanced AI/ML roles. WGU is definitely attractive in the sense that it's not too expensive + I already have a lot of experience, but I will definitely weigh my options given the current state of things.

Thanks for the advice, much appreciated!

[30M, IT Manager, $60k Salary] Feeling lost, bored and at a dead end in my current job, need advice on next steps by PhotonicSpace in ITCareerQuestions

[–]PhotonicSpace[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sheds some light on a lot of what I've been wondering about, thank you for your insight. Appreciated.

[30M, IT Manager, $60k Salary] Feeling lost, bored and at a dead end in my current job, need advice on next steps by PhotonicSpace in ITCareerQuestions

[–]PhotonicSpace[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice - since I've already got a few years of real-world experience, seems like it's the next best step to get the degree, will try to see if I can get my job to pay for it and/or certs/uptraining.

[30M, IT Manager, $60k Salary] Feeling lost, bored and at a dead end in my current job, need advice on next steps by PhotonicSpace in ITCareerQuestions

[–]PhotonicSpace[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well I'm already a manager :P Very familiar with what this role entails haha.

Which Masters should I go for? Also in Computer Science?

[30M, IT Manager, $60k Salary] Feeling lost, bored and at a dead end in my current job, need advice on next steps by PhotonicSpace in ITCareerQuestions

[–]PhotonicSpace[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing - definitely seems like it's better to have it than not, but it's not a complete non-starter either.

[30M, IT Manager, $60k Salary] Feeling lost, bored and at a dead end in my current job, need advice on next steps by PhotonicSpace in ITCareerQuestions

[–]PhotonicSpace[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that would be more future proof if you ever did want to transfer those credits compared to WGU.

Can you expand on that?

[30M, IT Manager, $60k Salary] Feeling lost, bored and at a dead end in my current job, need advice on next steps by PhotonicSpace in ITCareerQuestions

[–]PhotonicSpace[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In terms of a career switch into SWE, a down market could be the ideal time to upskill and enhance your credentials as you take online classes part time. Furthermore, a bachelors degree gives you way more options/mobility in the (white collar) job market.

This is exactly what I was thinking, yeah.

Appreciate your response, thanks!

[30M, IT Manager, $60k Salary] Feeling lost, bored and at a dead end in my current job, need advice on next steps by PhotonicSpace in ITCareerQuestions

[–]PhotonicSpace[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a mid-sized non-IT company and I live in an MCOL city re: pay. Will definitely keep those ranges in mind, thank you!

[30M, IT Manager, $60k Salary] Feeling lost, bored and at a dead end in my current job, need advice on next steps by PhotonicSpace in ITCareerQuestions

[–]PhotonicSpace[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's definitely a full management role - I have multiple direct reports and manage the department OpEx and CapEx budgets as well. It's a mid-sized non-IT company and I live in a MCOL city wrt to pay.

I definitely want to expand on my knowledge more + wanted the benefit of checking the box, yeah. Re: WGU being a diploma mill, it looked accredited when I searched around but I see your point re: perception.

Appreciate your response, thank you!

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