What should I go for (Linux or Software)

[simardeep.kaur]

Hi all
I want some guidance from you all. Currently I am working as Desktop Support Enggineer in Windows. But the job is too hectic and I am just fed up. Earlier, for one and a half year I had worked on Linux and Information Security. I just changed the job for the sake of company name and Salary. But I think I took the wrong decision. Now I want to change the job. But don't know what to do as I don't want to pursue my career in windows. So please guide me should I go for software (I will have to start from the basics)which is good for me as I am a girl in the long run or back to linux and information security.

Please guide me as I am in great delimna

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Thanks in advance
Simardeep Kaur

[live_wire]

hi,
first of, i does not matter if u are a boy / girl if u want a job in it industry ( atleast knowledge-wise or qualification-wise ).

What is ur qualification ? ( MCA, B.tech, B.E... etc..)

second.
u say u worked on linux for a year and half. And by Information Security what do u mean ( plz b a little more specific ). There is a lot of scope for Linux Engineers and Information Security Professionals. U can go back to Linux and Security, but now-a-days industry wants a certified Linux Engineer ( RHCE certification, is required ),

But since u say u hav experience, u hav a chance.

If u have a software background..u can go for company that deals with Open-Source Services.

But i am concerned abt the gap..mayb u need to start preparing for RHCE, but no worries whatsoever...so relax and think with a clam brain

[simardeep.kaur]

Originally Posted by live_wire

hi,
first of, i does not matter if u are a boy / girl if u want a job in it industry ( atleast knowledge-wise or qualification-wise ).

What is ur qualification ? ( MCA, B.tech, B.E... etc..)

second.
u say u worked on linux for a year and half. And by Information Security what do u mean ( plz b a little more specific ). There is a lot of scope for Linux Engineers and Information Security Professionals. U can go back to Linux and Security, but now-a-days industry wants a certified Linux Engineer ( RHCE certification, is required ),

But since u say u hav experience, u hav a chance.

If u have a software background..u can go for company that deals with Open-Source Services.

But i am concerned abt the gap..mayb u need to start preparing for RHCE, but no worries whatsoever...so relax and think with a clam brain

Hi

I am B.E.(2004) pass out... Well I was in a project of Information Security(basically IDS and IPS) and OS which we were using was Linux.
Well I don't have any software background... I will have to start from scratch..
But will the MNCs' consider me for Linux now as I have a gap of one yr ????. Since 1 year I have been working on Windows and that too desktop...
Pls guide...

[simardeep.kaur]

Hi

I am B.E.(2004) pass out... Well I was in a project of Information Security(basically IDS and IPS) and OS which we were using was Linux.
Well I don't have any software background... I will have to start from scratch..
But will the MNCs' consider me for Linux now as I have a gap of one yr ????. Since 1 year I have been working on Windows and that too desktop...
Pls guide... n I want to change my job ASAP as it's gettin tougher day by day 2 survive here

[Spoorthi]

hi frd,
yah as you've exp on linux and information security you can try on linux with out any doubt.......deff companies consider as you have exp.............so just prepare your resume n try for jobs deff you'll get...........all the best

[simardeep.kaur]

Hi

So there is no harm in pursuing my career back to linux and information security... as there is a gap of 1 year .I made a big mistake in shifting to windows that also just bcoz for the sake of big name but now I feel so depressed... Is my future bright...shud i go for certification in rhce..... or being a girl shud shift to software which I will have to start from scratch....

Thanks in advance.....

[live_wire]

no probs in going bak to linux .. just make sure that u choose a company that does not insist on Linux certifications ( in case u want to rely on ur experience and u do not wish to take up RHCE )...start applying..dont leave the current job untill u get a job offer from another company ( i know u r really really uncomfortable in the current company...but hang on ).

u said u have experience in Info Security as well...so how many months or years experience do u have in this area ??

[Jay777]

Hey if you r going back to linux it will be BEST for you......

Cause now a days linux is in Very much Demand.

And also you have security exprience ...so it will be Best for you.....

in the 2000 market condition was 97% windows & 3% Linux

But now days 47% Linux and 53% Windows ...Now think and jump.....

Try hard....Remember one thing

No Pain No Gain.....So be ready for fight ............ Best luck for your future......[:59]

[Jay777]

Originally Posted by Jay777

Hey if you r going back to linux it will be BEST for you......

Cause now a days linux is in Very much Demand.

And also you have security exprience ...so it will be Best for you.....

in the 2000 market condition was 97% windows & 3% Linux

But now days 47% Linux and 53% Windows ...Now think and jump.....

Try hard....Remember one thing

No Pain No Gain.....So be ready for fight ............ Best luck for your future......[]

[simardeep.kaur]

Hi

Well I have one and a half yrs of exp in Info secutiy also as the project in which I was working in the previous company was on Info Secutiy and in linux ....
So guide me shud I go for it..... u r from which domain ???

[simardeep.kaur]

Hi

I know it will b bit difficult for me to shift for linux .... hey u r from which domain ??????????

[live_wire]

hmm...i do not no who u are asking this question..but if it is concerned i belong to Networking Domain ( unemployed by choice, actually preparing for CCNA ). Will shift to Network and Systems Security ( SSCP / CISSP ) then graduate to Informations Systems Audit ( CISA ) and later Information Systems Manager ( CISM ) and hopefully i will get to play around in Computer Forensics ( this wud take me helluva time )..but Patience + Hard work + generous amounts of Fun = you no what.

u dont have to worry, now u have choices available just keep a k0ol head and play ur best card.

All the best ( Still have any doubts, no probs, feel free to ask ).

Cheerez mate.

oh and one more thing...dont blame urself for ur current situation.
If we dont make mistakes or wrong choices ( *conditions apply ;-) ) we ll never learn.
In fact it is good that u made a "RIGHT" wrong choice, u atlest got to know of ur limitations and more importantly, ur STRENGTRH.