Are you sure these are Network Engineer positions that only require a HS
diploma, or are they simply HelpDesk postions?
A huge difference in pay and in experience and education.
While I feel the degree is quite useful, without any real world experience
on live production networks, you really can't hope to start out
in a great position.
I suggest you get some books to study networks, perhaps Microsoft and
Cisco,
get some pc's, setup a lab with some switches, and start there.
Good luck
<Mitch@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>I posted a while back asking about Cisco certs.
>
> I have a degree in EE, was a stay-at-home dad for the past 10 years,
> and I'm looking to get back to work. I thought I would ****ft gears
> and look into IT.
>
> Looking at the jobs at Monster.com, many of the Network Engineer
> positions aren't what I thought they would be. I thought a Network
> Engineer was on par with a EE or ME, but many of the positions require
> only a high school education.
>
> So I don't know which way to go. I love computers, learned to code as
> a kid, networking "black magic" fascinates me.
>
> Is there a specific area of IT I should focus on given my background?
>
> What kind of salary should I expect?
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