I've just figured out I hate working in IT


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Just started a new job with half decent pay, but I've just got so sick of IT, you know? I was off for a month there before starting in the new place today, and being at home with my wife and son really has made me think I need to get a job I love, so I can provide them with a better life.

I've got a couple of things I'd like to do, and in a couple of months, I'll being looking into one of them very seriously. I would love to be a driving instructor.

I'm not looking for any feedback or thoughts here, but just wanted to get this out there and off my chest really. I've made no secret of wanting to get out of IT for about 3 years now, but don't want to upset family life anymore than I need to. So I'm (kinda) ranting on Neowin so that I can feel I'm talking over my feelings with someone, without having the added stress and worry of hurting and upseting them.

Cheers!

Yea it's amazing.... You never get paid what your worth, everyone expects you to be able to do EVERYTHING, and they expect it right then.

Ahhh the world of IT!

If anything ever happens to my situation I'd become a Garbage Man or Mail Man..... I'd rather do the same thing every day.. over and over.. sometimes..

Yea it's amazing.... You never get paid what your worth, everyone expects you to be able to do EVERYTHING, and they expect it right then.

Ahhh the world of IT!

If anything ever happens to my situation I'd become a Garbage Man or Mail Man..... I'd rather do the same thing every day.. over and over.. sometimes..

I used to be just a tech. Now I do security. Why? Because it's a lot more interesting, you don't have annoying managers who don't understand computers telling you how to do your job, and I'm not on call 24/7. Ya, I make a lot less money, but I can just go home and relax knowing I don't have to anticipate the phone ringing in the middle of the night about some stupid little thing that needs to be done "right now"

Just started a new job with half decent pay, but I've just got so sick of IT, you know? I was off for a month there before starting in the new place today, and being at home with my wife and son really has made me think I need to get a job I love, so I can provide them with a better life.

I've got a couple of things I'd like to do, and in a couple of months, I'll being looking into one of them very seriously. I would love to be a driving instructor.

I'm not looking for any feedback or thoughts here, but just wanted to get this out there and off my chest really. I've made no secret of wanting to get out of IT for about 3 years now, but don't want to upset family life anymore than I need to. So I'm (kinda) ranting on Neowin so that I can feel I'm talking over my feelings with someone, without having the added stress and worry of hurting and upseting them.

Cheers!

Out of interest, what attracts you to driving instruction?

It's gotten to be the same way in my life and I've been doing it for about five years professionally now. I've gotten so tired of the random phone calls, the long hours (I was up until 1 AM the last two nights and up by 5 AM for a server transfer). I have no intentions of quitting though as much as I'd love to as it's the only field that entertains me at the same time (love learning new things).

Ive always been into IT big style, and worked in a repair shop for a while, and quite enjoyed it, was good at my job etc, and I sat here one day for the first time ever, considering changing my job search from IT to something completely different and came up with a mad idea of opening a Coffee house, fitting it out nice and comfy, quiet music playing, and serving coffee / lattes, cakes etc all day basking in the aroma of fresh coffee and fresh baked cakes and serving most likely nicer customers than IT give you.

Chance are, not many idiots would want to come and just sit having a coffee, just familys, quiet people, professionals, old people etc, especially in the winter, snow outside, freezing cold, red noses coming in to warm up

So thinking of finding some funding to try that, not bothered if it makes me much money, long as I can live from it

I like repairing computers for friends etc who actually show their appreciation, rather than "expect" you to do your job

I wanted to get out of the IT game also, but, I love IT, I don't see myself selling things, or convincing people of some lie. One of the few things that keeps me going is that I love what I do.

Good luck, no matter what, I think that we have to work @ what we love.

Ive always been into IT big style, and worked in a repair shop for a while, and quite enjoyed it, was good at my job etc, and I sat here one day for the first time ever, considering changing my job search from IT to something completely different and came up with a mad idea of opening a Coffee house, fitting it out nice and comfy, quiet music playing, and serving coffee / lattes, cakes etc all day basking in the aroma of fresh coffee and fresh baked cakes and serving most likely nicer customers than IT give you.

Chance are, not many idiots would want to come and just sit having a coffee, just familys, quiet people, professionals, old people etc, especially in the winter, snow outside, freezing cold, red noses coming in to warm up

So thinking of finding some funding to try that, not bothered if it makes me much money, long as I can live from it

I like repairing computers for friends etc who actually show their appreciation, rather than "expect" you to do your job

Man, that sounds awesome. If you do it, I'll stop by and play piano/guitar/sing every now and then :p

I haven't made IT a career yet. I could, but I absolutely know I would hate it. I can hardly tolerate fixing PC's for friends and family; I just do it because I care about them. I'd much rather become a voice actor for cartoons and work with music. Something creative.

Out of interest, what attracts you to driving instruction?

Maybe dealing with a different person every 60-90 mins and actually making a difference in peoples lives. Passing on a skill to them that could/will be invaluable to them. I'd love to be a teacher or a technical trainer, but both require a lot more time and money than I can afford at the moment. The driving instructing is more affordable and would be able to have it all done within a year.

You're in one of the most important fields of our lives right now, and you want to demote yourself to Driver's Ed? Are you crazy?

Its about doing something you enjoy. A lot of people who work in IT hate it, myself included. I would love to do something else, I enjoy working on computers as a hobby, but all the BS and politics of working in corporate/enterprise IT completely destroys any enjoyment. With 99% of companies, IT is not some glamorous, highly respected job. Its basically high tech customer service.

OP, you're obviously not alone. If you and your family can withstand a career change financially, go for it. Do something you truly enjoy. I'm stuck in the field for financial reasons, but hopefully some day I can get out of it too.

I do some IT consulting on the side, but my primary job is doing software design (my title is Software Architect), and I absolutely hate IT. It is a thankless industry. When there is a problem, it's your fault. When things, it's usually not "good" for you, it's just the status quo. Users are hell to deal with - everyone thinks their issue is the most important issue this planet has ever faced.

On the other hand, software development seems to have some gratification to it. Not only do you get to build a product and see users actually use it, but when you do a good job and things work good, people notice.

You're in one of the most important fields of our lives right now, and you want to demote yourself to Driver's Ed? Are you crazy?

lol

I do see where you're coming from, but in the UK there is a serious shortfall in Instructors (approved ones anyway) and if you put the hours in, say 40 a week, you could be earning about 35k a year (in $, what's that atm, about 60k?).

Plus, it's a skill that will always be necessary, at least in my lifetime anyway. I don't think I'll ever see the day that an I, Robot lifestyle with self driving cars are about.

Again, as mentioned just a moment ago, I love IT and computers, but I've just lost the love for them in my working life. I'll always keep a track of what MS and Apple are trying to do to each other, and learn what the latest technology is and how it will change my life. Just in my spare time.

It is a thankless industry. When there is a problem, it's your fault.

It's all how you deal with it. As a Desktop Tech at my last company, I was a God. Working help desk prior to that? Yes, thankless. As a systems administrator? Again a God. It just depends on where you are and what company you are with.

But I absolutely, positively tell users it's not my fault. I redirect it to management ;)

Hmmm I am quite amazed at all the comments out here and I always thought IT was the best industry to work for :). But the common thing I see in everyone's comments are, pretty much everyone commenting here works in something similar to tech support. Dealing with stupid users might seriously effect your mental health I would assume.

I love working in IT, that's probably the only thing I can do without getting bored to hell, but I am a computer engineer, working as a senior developer/technical leader/architect, so no silly end user interaction there, that's probably why I love it. And to be honest, I don't think I can earn as much in any other job compared to what I earn in my current job, at my age.

I would not be able to work in IT. It's almost as if everyone is your boss and treats you like ****.

I'm a software developer... absolutely love it. Designing and implementing systems that help people live their lives... nothing more satisfying when it all comes together.

When I started in IT, I worked for this huge company and I hated it. Since my wife wanted to move back to her small town, I found a tech job working for a small company and I am so much happier. I'm doing things now that I though I would do at the huge company, like learning new skills. I think it depends a lot on the company you work for.

It sure does, well not all the time. Yesterday I started work at 8:00 AM and finished at 5:30 AM this morning :blink:.... At times I do hate it but hock dam! I also love it as well. Every job has its bad aspects. My rationale is that 6 years ago I was getting paid a very low 5 figure salary working in retail. I made the switch to IT, get stuck into the certs, and with a bit of luck having been in the right place at the right time and now I am getting paid a very, very high 5 figure salary.

Some say you never work a day in your life if you love what you do. I can't picture myself doing anything other than IT, and for the most part I love it. Yes, crazy me :D

na i'm alright thanks, i'll take my monies and run :)

can't think of any other careers i'd like that wouldn't involve a pay cut, plus i like my job :D

I would not be able to work in IT. It's almost as if everyone is your boss and treats you like ****.

I'm a software developer... absolutely love it. Designing and implementing systems that help people live their lives... nothing more satisfying when it all comes together.

sooo.. you work in it? dontgetit.gif

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