Question: Is it Better to Go Into Networking or Development?

Im a new BS graduate and i was wondering which is better in IT feild ? Networking or Development in condition of salary,stress and difficulty.
Also i have problem with getting experience, since all companies this day want people with experience(2-3 or 4years). How the hell i should get experience if no one want inexperienced people ?

-Ali K.

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[noname]

Being a network admin/engineer is still a viable career. The thing is, you need to be multi-disciplined. That means that if you are only a network admin person, you will not get a job, but if you can do system admin AND network admin both fluently and at an equal level, then you are valuable. Companies want to save money, so the more fluent skills you have, the better off you are in getting a job. I am a network engineer and have had a great career on the DoD side of the sector working for private military contracting companies. Great videos, I have learned a lot....Semper Fi!

[edgardmartinez]

Cheaper to go the programming route. He’s right on about networking. But networking is also going cloud. So it’s virtual. More and more emulators to help you learn how to configure devices. But like he said all you need is a laptop to learn to code. And also guess where network is going? Going into dev

[Tiduas]

Not even a single word about that the networking field could  be better suited for some people, that it also depends on what you find fun and so on? Of course the person asked about the salary, but I think a broader perspective would have been nice here.

[LukeLGK]

Oh man oh man oh man! Networking first! Then learn programming. You gotta know what the stuff is before you can program it! That's like saying, "Should I learn how to use the microwave oven first, or how to cook first."

[Potentilz]

You can also virtualise networking equipment if you don't have access to the hardware yet... It comes down to where most of your interest lies.

[Potentilz]

The majority of Developers have probably never come across a networking subject, and just did programming because it was more accessible to them. lol

[arnold]

Pfff, I don't see me sitting from 9am till 5pm coding. I really like coding for a hobby, but I do like networking more and the deep level of technologie involved in an computernetwerk. And also, development is more about sprints and getting all tho's user story's done, networking is more about interaction with the people who uses the network... Yea, sure, that's also the case in development, but use the heuristics of nielsen effective, and you're good to go... I just like networking more for my 9-5 job, and coding for a hobby. E.g. making games and things like that. And also, a combination of solid computernetwerk and development knowledge/skills is very valuable.... In short, do them both, and the thing you like the most for a job :)

[bobgordon]

Thanks for the video! I was already in the process of attending school for development and have been self studying. My dad has been trying to persuade me however into networking, specifically cyber security because of the money though. I honestly have little knowledge about the career paths of cyber security and how it works because I never found interest in it. So this video makes me feel a lot more comfortable in supporting my original choice of becoming a developer.

[tramellmalone]

I actually prefer Networking but I want to work remotely and development allows me to work from home. Also, software developers make tons more and with networking you have to lots infrastructure directly in front of you. Development, all you need is a internet connection, laptop and a compiler.

[BecomeAWebDev]

The problems is that most "dev" jobs can be outsourced. So, the minute you are doing something that could be handled in an entirely "remote" fashion: you put yourself in competition with the millions in India and China who can do the same thing, often better, and for less money. I know this, I live in Shenzhen, China and can see where the heat comes from directly. And this trend is ONLY going to accelerate over time.

[pkm]

It depends on where u feel good donot go for money . Give interest on your field you will definitely get success give challenge to ur life without challenge everything is impossible.

[stirfrybrown]

Development gives you the most flexibility and options at the end of the day. It just depends on your flavor and what you can live with.

[_-_-_-_K]

With cloud networking you don't need to deal with equipment.

[maximefcom]

I'm a system/network administrator and i can confirm, if you are starting your career, go in developpement.

[Jimmyageek]

Eli There is Not Many Jobs for Ruby, The Most Jobs are for PHP and JSP

[twyatt]

Thank you for helping me make the decision between developing and networking. Hands down, development!

[gdl]

I know that this doesn't relate to the subject much but would you recommend to major in MIS (business analysis) if you don't like programming? Thank you.

[kevplayer]

Hello eli, I disagree with you that their is no question that development is better than networking. Networking is needed more than devs, you need networkers and devs to live (talking about youtube).

[sadasdsaxxx]

this guy does not compare anything. only thing I understand he really loves programming.

[ajysi]

i want to know which has better carrer embedded systems vs networking vs software