# How much do you make an hour? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [February 11, 2010, 1:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-make-an-hour/79192 "2010-02-11T01:55:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2010, 8:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-make-an-hour/79192/61 "2010-02-11T08:42:18Z")
Since there has been so much talk about IT; what do you think the future of IT is in this country? ---
**Author:** ![JMEZZI](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/67e7ee/32.png) [@JMEZZI](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JMEZZI)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2010, 8:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-make-an-hour/79192/62 "2010-02-11T08:43:47Z")
I should teach myself IT and get certified and switch career paths as my CJ degree is getting me nowhere at the moment. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2010, 8:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-make-an-hour/79192/63 "2010-02-11T08:45:46Z")
> [@Blue Eyed Devil](#): > > Since there has been so much talk about IT; what do you think the future of IT is in this country? data security ---
**Author:** ![cobraman04](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cobraman04/32/4963_2.png) [@cobraman04](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cobraman04)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2010, 8:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-make-an-hour/79192/64 "2010-02-11T08:45:54Z")
High School education w/ some college NYSDOCS Salaried enough to pay bills get back and forth to work and buy some go fast parts ---
**Author:** ![Mankthetank19](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mankthetank19/32/5295_2.png) [@Mankthetank19](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mankthetank19)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2010, 8:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-make-an-hour/79192/65 "2010-02-11T08:49:22Z")
The latest IT craze is all about security that includes physical, virtual, access controls, monitoring/scanning, and the list goes on. In the past it was programming and DBA but I think those careers have been decreasing since many organizations don’t need many dba’s since the main ones are Oracle and SQL. ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2010, 8:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-make-an-hour/79192/66 "2010-02-11T08:50:33Z")
> [@Blue Eyed Devil](#): > > Since there has been so much talk about IT; what do you think the future of IT is in this country? Adding more and more red tape. Also making sure that any 5 minute job requires several hours of paperwork to be completed and delays business. ---
**Author:** ![Mankthetank19](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mankthetank19/32/5295_2.png) [@Mankthetank19](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mankthetank19)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2010, 8:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-make-an-hour/79192/67 "2010-02-11T08:50:48Z")
> [@LZ](#): > > SANS is great if you have someone else pay for the classes :lol: > > I might try and grab my CISSP in September I however need to learn Alcatel at the same time so we will see. > > im 26 btw I am impressed, I just turned 24 and don’t I would be in your shoes by 26 but you never know :party2: ---
**Author:** ![Mankthetank19](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mankthetank19/32/5295_2.png) [@Mankthetank19](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mankthetank19)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2010, 8:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-make-an-hour/79192/68 "2010-02-11T08:55:02Z")
I should include that IT is trying to get ready for PCI, HIPAA, GLBA, etc. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2010, 8:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-make-an-hour/79192/69 "2010-02-11T08:57:20Z")
> [@Mankthetank19](#): > > I should include that IT is trying to get ready for PCI, HIPAA, GLBA, etc. we’re getting there…It’s really sad what type of shape the health care industry is in right now though(IT-wise). ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2010, 8:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-make-an-hour/79192/70 "2010-02-11T08:58:43Z")
CISSP is more management…I have the OSCP and CEH certs right now for security. However I would like to move onto a regional security position at timewarner some day so I will attempt the CISSP when I get time. I would also love to do just pentesting every day. Most of what i do is carrier level networking OSPF, BGP, ISIS, Multicast, Alcatel, Juniper, Cisco, and some how I still end up doing customer fiber installs from time to time. PCI, HIPPA and all that is ok but a career in it = going over a check list of yes/no questions ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2010, 9:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-make-an-hour/79192/71 "2010-02-11T09:00:30Z")
Yeah yo what about the CHHGD and the CAGGF… ooh don’t forget about the IIJH or the GGSFX ---
**Author:** ![97FormulaWS-6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/97formulaws-6/32/7384_2.png) [@97FormulaWS-6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97FormulaWS-6)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2010, 9:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-make-an-hour/79192/72 "2010-02-11T09:01:49Z")
Education: Bachelors in MET Job: Project Engineer, Moog Medical Devices Hourly: Salary… (works to be mid 30’s/hr if you base it on a 40 hour work week) ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2010, 9:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-make-an-hour/79192/73 "2010-02-11T09:04:52Z")
If I was in IT i would just make up a bunch of random letters for my certs. Yeah, I got my FDASFK, QREE, CHGAS, JKL, MVNAS last year. I am studying for my OPFIL right now. Down the line I hope to get my FFFUUU. ---
**Author:** ![97FormulaWS-6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/97formulaws-6/32/7384_2.png) [@97FormulaWS-6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97FormulaWS-6)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2010, 9:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-make-an-hour/79192/74 "2010-02-11T09:05:16Z")
> [@Joe](#): > > If I was in IT i would just make up a bunch of random letters for my certs. > > Yeah, I got my FDASFK, QREE, CHGAS, JKL, MVNAS last year. I am studying for my OPFIL right now. Down the line I hope to get my FFFUUU. LMAO! ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2010, 9:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-make-an-hour/79192/75 "2010-02-11T09:06:05Z")
> [@Joe](#): > > If I was in IT i would just make up a bunch of random letters for my certs. > > Yeah, I got my FDASFK, QREE, CHGAS, JKL, MVNAS last year. I am studying for my OPFIL right now. Down the line I hope to get my FFFUUU. WORD?! ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2010, 9:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-make-an-hour/79192/76 "2010-02-11T09:07:58Z")
Yeah, I know it’s a long shot, and it’s a little more programming than I’d like, but I have to get an FFFUUU if I want to get a FGGT. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2010, 9:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-make-an-hour/79192/77 "2010-02-11T09:10:58Z")
> [@Joe](#): > > Yeah, I know it’s a long shot, and it’s a little more programming than I’d like, but I have to get an FFFUUU if I want to get a FGGT. Ohh… soo ahh… you’re looking to get a FGGT… yeah… have fun with uh… that. I’m working on my JZZONFCE and my SLMPIG to get at my HTBTCH. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2010, 9:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-make-an-hour/79192/78 "2010-02-11T09:11:39Z")
OT: Monies! Skewl! Jahbs! ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2010, 9:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-make-an-hour/79192/79 "2010-02-11T09:15:26Z")
edit. ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2010, 9:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-make-an-hour/79192/80 "2010-02-11T09:22:39Z")
Education: BS Mech Eng, MBA in a couple of months Employer: Praxair Job: Advanced Control Systems Engineer/Project Engineer/Project Manager Hourly: Enough for it to be inappropriate to tell people how much I make. :picard: Weekly: 401k match, health insurance, tuition reimbursement, pension [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-make-an-hour/79192.md?page=3) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-much-do-you-make-an-hour/79192.md?page=5)