When I was in college I thought I might want to be an "IT professional". Then in a class which I believe was called Systems Analyses, my teacher said something to the effect that you'd have to keep taking courses and upgrading your skills on a continuing basis, every year, and also, don't expect any job security. You'll be moving around a lot. I didn't think much of either of those things. I switched my major to Business Administration - Management, from Business Administration - Information Technology. I like to settle down, to settle in, and I like the security of knowing I won't be scrambling after rent/mortgage money any time soon. The gypsy life is not for me.