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j0hnb · 04-04-2006, 06:05 AM

I'm a information technology major at Florida State University, and I am about to graduate in the summer. I just wanted to see if anyone else in this community is/was a IT major and how things turned out after you graduated. What you ended up doing for work and are you happy with it? I am still considering going to grad school or law school. But I am having a tough time deciding where to go now. I could always do grad school, law school, or jump into the work force. So what have some of you guys done and what would you suggest looking back on it. Thanks

RAGEAngel9 · 04-04-2006, 06:19 AM

What type of classes are you taking and what has been your focus?
I ask because there's a larger difference between schools in IT and Computer Science and Information Management Services and whatever other name they come up with.

j0hnb · 04-04-2006, 06:21 AM

Well I have a Computer Science minor, I am focusing on Information Architecture, in short web design, hosting, server management, IT counseling and so on.

j0hnb · 04-04-2006, 07:22 AM

Well let me give a better explanation of where I stand.

My father is an attorney, and my mother doesn't work, so I have been raised to follow him. Before I was out of high school, I had worked for a law firm for two years and worked for the state attorney for two years. I have always loved and worked with computers. I have a Computer Science minor, a Political Science minor, and a Information Technology major. It was practically bread into me that when I graduate I am going to law school and I am going to be an attorney. Now the closer I get to that the more I question it. I love the practice of law, I hate the study of it. I'm not sure if I could see myself being an attorney, but at the same time with computers being a hobbie that I have always enjoyed and done for fun, I am not sure if I can see myself doing them for work from now on. I think I would loose my enjoyment of them if it became a full time job. So i'm lost in the middle. I know all I need to know about the law side, but for jobs related to Information Technology, I know very little as far as how much the people actually enjoy their job. What they might have changed if they had a chance to do it again, and so on. I am just trying to get a better standing with what I would be getting myself into if I went to the tech side.

I have been considering for a long time mixing the two, doing law related to technology, the web, copyrights and such. But we'll see. I just would like to know how it has worked out for other people.

RAGEAngel9 · 04-04-2006, 08:38 AM

Well I have heard there's mad money to be made if you combine a law degree with a technical one, mostly patents and stuff.
I thought about that, but the idea of spending that much time reading law journals and books made my eyes bleed.

j0hnb · 04-04-2006, 08:45 AM

I know the feeling. I have a huge project for that would combine both law and the web into one huge online app. I have all the resources, guide, content, layouts and so on. But I have yet to start it. Mainly because I am still alone on the project, none of my peers in my classes are at the same level for webdesign and those that are close enough to be of assistance wouldn't be able to commit the time needed for this project. But that's another story.

thingstodo · 04-04-2006, 12:14 PM

It doesn't matter what you do and how much money you make if you aren't happy. You have to follow your own heart.

There's a great book by the Gallup company called "Now, Discover Your Strengths." Yo read about 75 pages and then take a test on-line that tells you your top five talents from 34 out there. These are the things you have the best chance to really develop. This might help you figure things out.

04-04-2006, 06:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
j0hnb Crazy Location: Arnold, MD	Information Technology, what's your oppinion I'm a information technology major at Florida State University, and I am about to graduate in the summer. I just wanted to see if anyone else in this community is/was a IT major and how things turned out after you graduated. What you ended up doing for work and are you happy with it? I am still considering going to grad school or law school. But I am having a tough time deciding where to go now. I could always do grad school, law school, or jump into the work force. So what have some of you guys done and what would you suggest looking back on it. Thanks

04-04-2006, 12:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
thingstodo A Storm Is Coming Location: The Great White North	It doesn't matter what you do and how much money you make if you aren't happy. You have to follow your own heart. There's a great book by the Gallup company called "Now, Discover Your Strengths." Yo read about 75 pages and then take a test on-line that tells you your top five talents from 34 out there. These are the things you have the best chance to really develop. This might help you figure things out. __________________ If you're wringing your hands you can't roll up your shirt sleeves. Stangers have the best candy.

04-04-2006, 06:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
RAGEAngel9 Insane Location: Vermont	What type of classes are you taking and what has been your focus? I ask because there's a larger difference between schools in IT and Computer Science and Information Management Services and whatever other name they come up with.

04-04-2006, 06:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
j0hnb Crazy Location: Arnold, MD	Well I have a Computer Science minor, I am focusing on Information Architecture, in short web design, hosting, server management, IT counseling and so on.

04-04-2006, 07:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
j0hnb Crazy Location: Arnold, MD	Well let me give a better explanation of where I stand. My father is an attorney, and my mother doesn't work, so I have been raised to follow him. Before I was out of high school, I had worked for a law firm for two years and worked for the state attorney for two years. I have always loved and worked with computers. I have a Computer Science minor, a Political Science minor, and a Information Technology major. It was practically bread into me that when I graduate I am going to law school and I am going to be an attorney. Now the closer I get to that the more I question it. I love the practice of law, I hate the study of it. I'm not sure if I could see myself being an attorney, but at the same time with computers being a hobbie that I have always enjoyed and done for fun, I am not sure if I can see myself doing them for work from now on. I think I would loose my enjoyment of them if it became a full time job. So i'm lost in the middle. I know all I need to know about the law side, but for jobs related to Information Technology, I know very little as far as how much the people actually enjoy their job. What they might have changed if they had a chance to do it again, and so on. I am just trying to get a better standing with what I would be getting myself into if I went to the tech side. I have been considering for a long time mixing the two, doing law related to technology, the web, copyrights and such. But we'll see. I just would like to know how it has worked out for other people.

04-04-2006, 08:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
RAGEAngel9 Insane Location: Vermont	Well I have heard there's mad money to be made if you combine a law degree with a technical one, mostly patents and stuff. I thought about that, but the idea of spending that much time reading law journals and books made my eyes bleed.

04-04-2006, 08:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
j0hnb Crazy Location: Arnold, MD	I know the feeling. I have a huge project for that would combine both law and the web into one huge online app. I have all the resources, guide, content, layouts and so on. But I have yet to start it. Mainly because I am still alone on the project, none of my peers in my classes are at the same level for webdesign and those that are close enough to be of assistance wouldn't be able to commit the time needed for this project. But that's another story.