Feeling stuck...(IT work)

[Blog Marley]



Ya those salaries pretty much suck, but if they're for kids straight out of school I'm not sure what kind of experience you could really have, in which case they're pretty damned good because what you learn in school doesn't translate to industry at all in IT.

This is pretty true. I have somewhat relevant experience with some of the Federal guidelines I have to deal with but for the most part the money's good considering our only real asset is our potential.

 

[mkarim]



Probably doesn't help much since I'm fresh out of school but here's what I know.
PwC offered me 63 + signing bonus
Deloitte offered an "experienced" class mate of mine 70
Cognizant offered an inexperienced classmate of mine 70 as well.
Glassdoor.com would probably be a better resource.

.and they will work you 70+ hours a week and sometimes make you travel. But if you can get 3 years under your belt it will help you. BUT, remember, working for these big firms in IT doesn't carry as much weight as working for them as an accountant.

 

[byau]

Joining a big box IT consulting firm is more about the outs... people either try to lateral over to Strategy divisions with the same firm, apply to MBA, or join a startup in a CTO / technology position.