I'm currently studying for a BA in Psychology, but I've developed a strong interest in the backend of computers (not coding). I recently came across the position of System Administrator and I'm eager to learn more about it. Specifically, I want to know: 1. What are the day-to-day responsibilities? 2. What kind of education and skills are necessary? 3. What does the career path look like? 4. Is it a lucrative field? 5. How is this profession affected by the rise of AI, and is there room for growth in the future? I appreciate any insights you can share!
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1. Honestly, you’ll often find yourself babysitting servers and sorting out issues that crop up from miscommunications between salespeople, customers, and non-IT folks. 2. You'll need to be tech-savvy and some certifications could help, like the CompTIA ones which I quite like. 3. Expect a tough climb: think of it like graduating from ‘slavery’ to ‘servitude’—yikes, right? 4. Unless you're in Silicon Valley or finance, the pay isn’t as great. 5. AI is definitely changing the landscape, but we’re the ones fixing problems created by AI and people using it. There is a lot you're still going to have to tackle even with automation on the rise!
On the note of your advice, a BA in Psychology—it might not be the best path.
So, in your 20 years, did you ever need to code? How much did you have to know?