How much will I make once I'm out of college?

[nfl2k2]

I'd like to know how much per year I'd be making if I have this behind me..

3-4 summers working with the network administrator at a large bearings company. Install software on the server, backing up the server to tape drives, using the huge @ss AS/400, troubleshooting comptuers.

MCSE, all 7 tests passed

2 year degree in computer networking from Purdue

Right now I'm 16, working at that bearings company for 7$/hour. Next fall I'm taking the full MCSE training course (school offers it for free). Taking all 7 mcse tests next summer and passing them. So how much will I start out making when I get a full time job after college?

[CMP1223]

That is like asking when your going to die, man. First, It depends on the demand for your specialty (in about 4 years) and how good you are and who hires you. Don't think of it it terms of "how much will I make an hour" Think of it as "how much will I have LEFT (if any) after that car lease bill, apartment rent, insurance, tuition loans, food, clothes, and all that other sh1t. BTW, why don't you want a four year collage? You WILL get paid more with about any 4 year college.

-chris

[WizyWyg]

I love how he says that he is taking the 7 msce tests and passing them. Even the best of the smartest Microsoft technicians couldn't pass those tests on the first try. My friend took it twice because he took it at a time when they just introduced Win Xp and had Win Xp questions on them. His courses never covered Win Xp yet.

[nfl2k2]

calm down, I haven't even taken them yet. I'm just asking theoretically how much would much money would someone make per year.

[vigilante]

Wow, dang o' worried bout money and stuff already. Hey you're 16, there are so many other things to worry about, and plenty of things not to worry about. Hey, my philosophy has always been, who cares how much you make as long as you are doing what you enjoy and are getting paid for it. I know a lot of people are not going to agree with me saying the real world doesn't always work that way. I understand that completely, we all have our bills to pay. So basicaly what I'm trying to say is don't worry too much about it, I'm sure you'll do alright.

[zzyzzx]

At the moment absolutely nothing as there is a glut of computer related people on the job market. And you won't be elidgeable for unemployment compensation either because you have to work first in order to be elidgeable.

[Known]

You'll most likely land up in a 3rd rate apartment complex eating ramen noodles and toast whilst listening to "Alternative music" that nobody's ever heard of because it makes you seem unique and hip until you realise you're going nowhere and all the studying you've done has been wasted when you get a job a BurgerKing serving half-cooked meat on a bun of questionable origin for the next 5 years.

[nfl2k2]

hahaha, I'm actually in a good mood right now so I won't take you seriously (not like I would anyway )

[keating5]

at least 60k-80k in a couple years depending on where you live, what your job title is and the job market. Don't stay in one place to long 2-3 years per job, unless you get promoted. Go for Unix HP/Sun everybody knows the Microsoft stuff

[Known]

Nah, wasn't being serious. Fair play for having the balls to take the course, I wish you every luck in the future

[Kennyshin]

You'll most likely land up in a 3rd rate apartment complex eating ramen noodles and toast whilst listening to "Alternative music" that nobody's ever heard of because it makes you seem unique and hip until you realise you're going nowhere and all the studying you've done has been wasted when you get a job a BurgerKing serving half-cooked meat on a bun of questionable origin for the next 5 years.

Are there people eating ramyeon there?

[SteveDVD]

hey at least the course is free! That is always a plus!

[nfl2k2]

Isn't it around $10,000 to take the course? Plus you have to pay for books and the tests.

[PlaiBoi]

hey cool! im also worried about the same thing. lol. Im gonna be a junior in high school when summers over.

Gonna have my CCNA before i graduate and should get my MCSE also.

Any digits someone could throw at me?
Anyone hear have the same qualifications, how much do you make?

[FOTD]

I love how he says that he is taking the 7 msce tests and passing them. Even the best of the smartest Microsoft technicians couldn't pass those tests on the first try. My friend took it twice because he took it at a time when they just introduced Win Xp and had Win Xp questions on them. His courses never covered Win Xp yet.

That's the truth. I had to take the damn exchange test twice. . My best advice being someone who's taken 2 rev.'s of MCSE tests. Use study tests. Transcenders are good. Take the tests over and over again till you get 95-100% everytime. Just to get you used to the type of questions. They can be tricky. That's ofcourse assuming you understand the material. But I've seen people who Know NT in and out fail the tests strictly because of the way the questions are worded....AND the most important thing is always remember. "IT'S NOT THE RIGHT ANSWER IT'S THE MICROSOFT ANSWER!!!"

Are there people eating ramyeon there?

lol, yep here's one mcse who still chows on some powdered noodle water.

[marcusaxavier]

Hate to burst your bubble, but even if you pass the tests, getting a job in the field that you want is close to impossible. I live in Microsoft country (Seattle), and know of people who pass the MCSE tests, but are unable to get jobs because companies want experience. And for those who have experience, the companies also want up-to-date certification.

You best bet is to get in good with a manager or such in a company that you would like to work for. Nepotism is alive and well, and don't let anyone tell you different. Get to know the person(s) before you take the tests, so when you are done, they can hire you for a "recently open" position. It will not matter if you have any experience, as long as you have "friends".

[FOTD]

Nepotism is alive and well, and don't let anyone tell you different. Get to know the person(s) before you take the tests, so when you are done, they can hire you for a "recently open" position. It will not matter if you have any experience, as long as you have "friends".

Amen to that!!! lol