October 20, 2008 at 9:06 am
Right now I am senior DBA/database developer and I also have data warehouse experience. I am currently working for a company that does not do a lot of development. It mostly bought a lot of software packages for different systems. So my main job is implementing the systems and do a lot of integration. I feel liked my technical skills is not moving forward. On the other hand I feel I work liked a project manager to manage how to implement the project and make sure every thing falls into places.
My question is should I take PMO class and become a project manager? or looking for another job that is more technical challenge?
I receive a lot of phone calls from recruiters but I am not sure I should change job in this economic crisis.
Any advise?
October 20, 2008 at 9:25 am
The real question is, do you want to be a Project Manager or do you want to be a DBA\Developer? If you think you want to be a Project Manager and think you have the skills for it then get the PMP, if you want to be a developer either find a way to make dev work at your current job or find another one.
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October 20, 2008 at 9:57 am
Getting a PMP isn't a bad idea. It gives you another skill you can potentially market. Plenty of people would like to hire a PM with development experience or vice versa.
You don't have to change jobs if you get the PMP, but it gives you options and it makes you look like you care about your career. You can't go get every certification because it makes me think you don't have any real skills or talent, but have one or two skills outside your primary area can be a benefit.
As Jack asked, however, do you want to PM projects?
October 20, 2008 at 11:27 am
I am just afraid if I stay at this company, there is not going to be much development work. My technical skills will not go anywhere, so being a PMP is an option, otherwise I have to find another job. I am kind of tired of looking for a job.
October 20, 2008 at 11:46 am
First, at the risk of appearing horribly ignorant, what is the PMP and what exactly does it involve?
And for a comment to Lonely, have you considered keeping your current job and working on outside projects? Some employers will tolerate you taking contract work as long as it does not interfere with your day job. Even if your employer will not let you take on paying outside contracts, there are places that want volunteer DBAs (churches, some open source projects come to mind offhand). You can also take it upon yourself to research and maintain a SQL oriented blog or speak regularly at the local PASS chapter. Those all involve taking on more work, but they will keep your skills sharp and potentially bring in more money.
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Timothy A Wiseman
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October 20, 2008 at 11:54 am
PMP is a project management certification.
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Your lack of planning does not constitute an emergency on my part...unless you're my manager...or a director and above...or a really loud-spoken end-user..All right - what was my emergency again?
October 20, 2008 at 2:59 pm
October 23, 2008 at 7:14 am
Hi Loner, it's good to have options, just make sure it is something you are capable of. PMs have a large responsibility for the project, delivery on schedule and on cost. You won't have a lot of resources either. There will be few, if any people working directly for you, you have to learn to beg for money, and time management can drive you nutz. You will be competing with other projects and must learn to manage up, and those soft skills must be honed to perfection. If you like the pressure, go for it, it can carry great rewards. It will be one of the biggest growing opportunities you will get.
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