“Some people live their entire lives working at a job that they
do not like, only because it is “what they do.” Happiness is set
aside for the greater good, which is earning a living. Well, what
if you wanted to make “what you do” become “what you like doing?”
Is this possible? Is it realistic to believe that you can make a
left turn in your career path to something that interests you?”
“Sure it is.”
“Although school is an invaluable source for gaining an idea of
how the working world functions, it is not always a necessity.
Experience is the key to finding the employment you are seeking.
Not only will you gain an idea of what your job function is, but
you also learn to apply it at the same time. College classes
normally will not expose you to the pressure and demand that
on-site job functions provide.”
“This is particularly relevant in the world of Linux
administration where a business uses Linux for its core server
system. An idea gained from a college course may not be able to
bring a server back online when something extra-ordinary goes
wrong, but hands-on knowledge and troubleshooting expertise,
garnished from experience, can.“