Career change : Computer networking or home automation ?
I’m currently working in the networking filed as a helpdesk agent and I have a chance to work in the homw automation field as a site engineer , which to choose ?
If you like being creative, go for home automation. This market is relatively tiny in comparison to network communications, but it has very strong growth potential. Since the components required for home automation are decreasing in price, more and more people are making the decision to upgrade their security system to a full blown home automation system. Your background should allow you to be very successful, since part of the trick is figuring out how to set up all the networks in the system (ie. video, computers, dist. audio, etc.). Bottom line to me is that you’ll make more of a difference to people by helping them automate their homes, than by working at the help desk. And if the company ever gets rid of the position, you’ll probably have enough knowledge and contacts to start your own business. Good luck, either way!
Scott Radwan’s Home Automation Magic
