http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/itanswers/is-a-job-in-networking-or-storage-better-for-one-years-worth-of-work-experience/ Tue, 21 May 2013 23:11:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/itanswers/is-a-job-in-networking-or-storage-better-for-one-years-worth-of-work-experience/#comment-60055 kevinbeaver Wed, 18 Feb 2009 15:49:40 +0000 #comment-60055 You definitely need to focus on work you’re interested in. It may be too early in your IT career to know exactly what to focus on. Storage is very niche while networking can be really broad. The more experience you get in all areas of computers and technology will not only make you more well-rounded but it will also help you figure out what you really like to do. Best of luck!

]]> http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/itanswers/is-a-job-in-networking-or-storage-better-for-one-years-worth-of-work-experience/#comment-59853 Ed Tittel Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:20:07 +0000 #comment-59853 Dear Sir or Madam:
I would echo the previous posting to observe that what you like to do ultimately matters a great deal more than which option offers the best pay, the most job opportunities, and so forth. That said, your request for information is both good and genuine, so I’ll also observe that:
(a) storage experts tend to out-earn network administration experts
(b) right now, storage certifications and expertise is in shorter supply, and therefore also higher demand
But these dynamics can change much more quickly than humans can grow or adapt their knowledge bases and skill sets, which is why doing what interests you most actually ends up being a not-too-unreasonable career planning move. Please also recognize that the real value of skills and knowledge come in the mid- to later terms of an IT career, so that entry-level people in both areas (network admin and storage) are relatively cheap and easy to find.
HTH, and thanks for posting,
–Ed–

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