Which Career change to be earning 35k plus in a few years?
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Im soon to be made redudant in my current role and wondering if i should change my career entirely. I have no degree or job experience outside of IT helpdesk.
If I was to retrain which career path would lead me to 35k plus in shortest time.
Dont mind studying for extra qualifications while working, but cant work shifts or weekends due to family life.
If I was to retrain which career path would lead me to 35k plus in shortest time.
Dont mind studying for extra qualifications while working, but cant work shifts or weekends due to family life.
Sales Engineer (SE).
Use the technical knowledge you have to work for a tech company in sales but not as sales - Get's you into the world where huge salaries exist but is only a short-hop from your current role/experience. If you then want to move into an actual sales role, then you could easily do that from an SE role.
SE's are the folks that support the sales team with technical aspects - e.g. customer demos, helping customers with their trials / proof-of-concepts, etc.
Often involves some travel. e.g. to customer sites / shows etc, but for the right person, it's a great job with a path to very decent money. People skills and technical know-how are often valued above academic qualifications.
Use the technical knowledge you have to work for a tech company in sales but not as sales - Get's you into the world where huge salaries exist but is only a short-hop from your current role/experience. If you then want to move into an actual sales role, then you could easily do that from an SE role.
SE's are the folks that support the sales team with technical aspects - e.g. customer demos, helping customers with their trials / proof-of-concepts, etc.
Often involves some travel. e.g. to customer sites / shows etc, but for the right person, it's a great job with a path to very decent money. People skills and technical know-how are often valued above academic qualifications.
fat80b said:
Sales Engineer (SE).
Use the technical knowledge you have to work for a tech company in sales but not as sales - Get's you into the world where huge salaries exist but is only a short-hop from your current role/experience. If you then want to move into an actual sales role, then you could easily do that from an SE role.
SE's are the folks that support the sales team with technical aspects - e.g. customer demos, helping customers with their trials / proof-of-concepts, etc.
Often involves some travel. e.g. to customer sites / shows etc, but for the right person, it's a great job with a path to very decent money. People skills and technical know-how are often valued above academic qualifications.
This, I did something similar many years ago, Technical account manager. You assist the sales guy from the technical side fielding questions from customers IT teams etc so help win the sale.Use the technical knowledge you have to work for a tech company in sales but not as sales - Get's you into the world where huge salaries exist but is only a short-hop from your current role/experience. If you then want to move into an actual sales role, then you could easily do that from an SE role.
SE's are the folks that support the sales team with technical aspects - e.g. customer demos, helping customers with their trials / proof-of-concepts, etc.
Often involves some travel. e.g. to customer sites / shows etc, but for the right person, it's a great job with a path to very decent money. People skills and technical know-how are often valued above academic qualifications.
Alternatively, already mentioned cyber security, it's going to keep on growing year on year. But you'll need to study and get some qualifications to get a foot in the door, you can easily earn £100K in say 5 years with experience and qualifications.
honestly you could earn >35k doing what you're doing if you find the right company and know the right skills/tech.
where in the world are you?
datacentre engineers are also a good path if you're good with the hardware side - even better if you land something touching kit associated with the AI buzzword.
where in the world are you?
datacentre engineers are also a good path if you're good with the hardware side - even better if you land something touching kit associated with the AI buzzword.
If you wanted to stick it out there are a zillion MSPs who start juniors straight out of uni on the helpdesk on £25-£30k. you already have been in that world so I'd be shocked if you stuck a CV out there or put LinkedIn to open to work that you wouldn't get people coming to you.
Most mid sized ones offer training and upskilling paths to 2nd/3rd line or team leads if you sign on with them for 3-5 years which will get you up to well over £40k at a not well paying one.
They're always desperate for people and whilst not always the nicest places to work, if you can grit your teeth for a few years and get through it then look for somewhere nicer.
Otherwise, do something you enjoy. It'll make it all easier in the long run.
Most mid sized ones offer training and upskilling paths to 2nd/3rd line or team leads if you sign on with them for 3-5 years which will get you up to well over £40k at a not well paying one.
They're always desperate for people and whilst not always the nicest places to work, if you can grit your teeth for a few years and get through it then look for somewhere nicer.
Otherwise, do something you enjoy. It'll make it all easier in the long run.
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