How Do I Become an IT/IS Manager?

Posted by kdawson on Tuesday January 22, 2008 @08:29AM from the do-i-even-want-to dept.

link915 writes "For the last seven years I have moved around from job to job climbing the rungs of the IT ladder. I've worked in tech support, network operations, sys admin, and as a programmer. Two years ago I took a job with a company that has a small IT department. We are now hiring on more people and doubling the department, and along with this growth comes an IT manager. Now, I could stay and wait things out with the goal of taking over the IT manager's position someday; or I could look for a new job as a manager elsewhere. What are others' experiences with moving up the ranks in IT? Is it best to move on to another company or to stay where you are and try to get ahead there?"

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Management? by jawtheshark · 2008-01-22 08:31 · Score: 0, Troll

Management... it's the beginning of all evil... They do earn more money, so if you want more $$$, go for it. Just be prepared to sell your integrity.

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The best way to move up the IT ladder... by imyy4u1 · 2008-01-22 08:42 · Score: 0, Troll

Find a smart programmer, steal their work, and claim it as your own. Oh wait, that would be how to move up the Microsoft ladder...

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