A network technician has to love technology, but chances are you already do. Between the internet, smartphones and applications, technology certainly isn’t going anywhere. We’ll show the top benefits of picking this profession as your career.
1. The Chance to Think
Some jobs require very little brain power, but a network technicians can troubleshoot all day. Because every space will be different, you need to work to install and communicate to your teammates a variety of information and keep everything straight throughout the day.
2. Something New Every Day
You might be creating files one day and working on a network failure the next. It requires imagination while keeping your brain sharp. It also means your day will fly by without giving you the opportunity to get bored.
3. Putting Other People to Work
Your work means other people can work. You not only contribute but are essential for businesses and home workers of all kinds to continue being productive in their jobs. Of course, it also means you’ll be giving people the opportunity to watch more cat videos too — obviously the most rewarding part of any job.
4. Teaching Opportunities
Your customers may know little about how the technology all works, and they look to you as an expert. Your job is an opportunity to give people some quick tips so they don’t make potentially destructive mistakes (e.g., give all their money to a Nigerian prince.)
5. A Respectable Salary
Network technicians make about $43,000 a year, which is only $8,000 less than the average of what most households make throughout the country. You have the opportunity to earn more through additional courses, training and experience.