Hello All, Another n00b :-)

Discussion in 'Introductions' started by clymbrchk, May 26, 2009.

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    Hello,

    I've been a webdev Project Manager for nearly the past decade. I've seen two recessions during my time as a PM, and I must admit that I'm getting burned out and am considering a career switch to design and possibly development.

    I know the basics of HTML and Photoshop from countless times of "rolling up the sleeves and pitching in" to help meet a deadline, and I'm finding that I'm more drawn to those careers than management.

    I joined the forum because it seems like there are a lot of people here who could offer some informed opinions and help me make some decisions along the way.

    I'm currently signed up for a PM certification class and am starting to get cold feet because I'm not sure if I want to stick with it or not. Then again, I said the same thing in 2003 and later started another PM job because I got frustrated with trying to live on a substandard wage. So, today, the dilemma is if I should stick with getting the PM certificate in case I need a backup, or to use as an additional credential in a competive jon market, or should I invest the money in a graphic design instead? (For programming, I'd rather go the self-guided route and pick up a book and just work through the lessons. I can't seem to do the same with design for some reason; I need more guidance with design, I suppose.)

    Anyhow, that's it. Over and out, nice to meet everyone!
     
    clymbrchk, May 26, 2009 IP
  2. CForce

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    Welcome from one noob to another. In this economy more is better get the PM and the Design you can't lose with more. Again welcome to DP and that is my 2 cents.
     
    CForce, May 26, 2009 IP
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    welcome to the site bro!
     
    xisleet, May 26, 2009 IP
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    Well, (and I'm a noob too) if you're having cold feet before the course has even started I think you have your answer right there. 'Be true to yourself' (me Dad always says) and if you follow that advice clymbrchk I don't think you can go far wrong.
     
    Tiger Treats, May 26, 2009 IP
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    It good to meet you here, welcome to dp forum and enjoy yourself here.
     
    Javapro, May 26, 2009 IP
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    ENJOY your stay here contribute with us
     
    aurer, May 26, 2009 IP
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    Hello and welcome to DP forum.

    I hope you will enjoy your stay here and you will be benifited.

    By the way i am also new.

    glad to see you.........
     
    ritesh006, May 27, 2009 IP
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    Hello! welcome to Digital Point.

    Enjoy your stay.

    Nice to meet you
     
    makanindya, May 27, 2009 IP
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