I am not sure what I should do... I have a couple of options:<br>1) Go back to school and get my comp sci degree<br>2) Find a new job based on my current qualifications<br>3) Continue doing what I am doing right now<br><br><br>Background:<br>I just graduated from a mining engineering degree program. I have no experience in mining or engineering. All my experience lies within the computing field, programming, repair and troubleshooting, etc. Frankly, now that I have graduated and seen what type of jobs my peers have gotten, straight mining engineering doesn't interest me. What I want to do is develop software that engineers would find useful. I have run into companies that are more then willing to hire me with no refereneces or questions asked to take care of their computer systems(ie network admin). That is currently what I am doing right now. When I apply for a programming job, even to a company that speaciallizes in mining software, they ask for a comp sci degree or equivalent! <br><br>My first option (the one that I really want to do!) is to go back to school and get my degree in comp sci. I would be going back to the university where I graduated from, because it is close and all my credits would transfer. That means that I may be able to get a four year degree in 1 1/2 years. The nice thing about this option is that I can continue to work at my present job as they are VERY flexible on the hours that I work. <br><br>I am always doing the second option. I never stop applying for jobs. From the experience of my peers, their jobs and the money they make for them is not that good. I can make twice the amount of money they can if I get a degree in comp sci. Don't get me wrong a good salary is nice, but I didn't go through 4 years of engineering to get a well paying job(that would be nice), I did it to get a job that I like! A job that I can't wait to get to in the morning.<br><br>I took a couple of first year comp sci course as electives last year. The courses were java programming courses, I ranked in the top four in all the courses. So I don't think I would have much of a problem getting through to complete the degree.<br><br>The other thing is I don't really want to get any networking certificates, MCSE, A+ etc. becuase they would lead to jobs similar to the one I have now. I may get the certifications later on, just to have them.<br><br>I would appreciate hearing any oppions, comments, real life situations, etc.<br><br><br> <p> fenris<br><a href=mailto:fenris@hotmail.com>fenris@hotmail.com</a><br><a href= > </a><br>