TechNTN said:
I have just completed a 2 year college degree in computer service. I already have a good paying job but it is not in I.T. and it is very boring and I would have a limited chance of advancement.
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enroll in a 4 year college to get a comp. science degree
I just quoted the most important parts of your question.
In short, go for the four year degree. One thing that stands out the most to me is this part:
and it is very boring and I would have a limited chance of advancement.
In this age, I would suggest finishing a BS in Comp Sci, but as grueling as it might sound, get a Masters degree. Again, get a Masters degree.
I'm currently a Comp Eng student and I've been to numerous job fairs and talked to a dozen recruiters around my area... what is the one thing that they ALL have in common? They WANT someone with a Masters. No matter what the industry... I'm almost positive you'd rather be designing something high-tech and interesting rather than working at a Help Desk.
I spoke to people that were from the defense industry (Lockheed Martin), avionics/aerospace (like Boeing), computer hardware industry (Intel, nVidia)... in our conversation, they at least threw in the question or topic to see if I was going to get a masters.
That might be something to think about in the long run, but I view a BS as just a tool to open the door.
You need to go a little bit farther to have unimaginably higher chance of career/job advancement.
Hope my long blurb helps.
PS - for example, I'm on the Boeing website (I've applied for a few positions with them), and there are some jobs that read this under the "Qualifications" section:
Candidate must have a BS, preferably in Computer Science, or Engineering. Advanced degrees preferred (MS or PhD).
What does that translate to?
1) I will hire a BS for this position
2) I will hire a MS for this position
Go with #2.