cannot decide and dont know where to start

Which will be more lucrative?!?!?!?! I don't believe that is the proper
motivation. Correct me if I am wrong, but most of the people in the
computer field are in it because of our passion in computer, not because of
money. Of course I like money too... who doesn't? But it is not my first
priority.

To decide which field to get in, you have to do some "soul-searching" and
find out what do you like, and what fits your personality the most. Try not
to be a "Jack Of All Trades". You have to specialize in something. Yes, I
am interested in everything too, but there is no way for any single person
to master all these fields.

Having said that, there are a lot of cross-over in the computer profession.
For example, if you are a software developer, you have to know databases,
i.e. SQL Server and Oracle. But your knowledge will not be in the DBA
capacity. My point is that you have to specialize in one skill (e.g.
programming) that is going to be your "bread-and-butter", and know the other
fields in order to compliment your job.

Just my 2 cents.

simon.

"Beginner" <cat.cole@home.com> wrote in message
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>
> Can someone give me an insight on what course I should take? MCSE, MCSD,
> SQL, Oracle all of which
> I am very interested in. Which will be more lucritive? Which will be the
> best course of action for
> someone with little programming experience?
>
> I am a database Administrator for a large company right now, but don't let
> that fool you, I do not write
> or design databases. I maintain information going into the SAP database.
> Kinda like monitoring an
> excel spreadsheet.
>
> I do build PC's and networks and do web design as well, but it is just not
> good enough anymore and
> everyone is doing it.
>
> I would very much appreciate some help in my situation.
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Bgnr
>
>