Why IT?

This is a question that’s been asked to me since the day I chose it. The most irritating aspect is that after recession everyone you come  across no matter who the person would ask “IT?? Is it worth?? Aint the field totally down?? The IT saga is over right??”. One should clearly understand that any field shall have ups and downs. IT has no exception. Just like a “celebrity gossip” it has lot of attention unlike other fields.

When I had to choose my discipline I totally had no idea about it. Few of my classmates were also like me only. One main reason is my attitude of not getting socialized atleast for the necessary issues. Other reason is my school that never let us think beyond our books. Talk about being attentive and ask questions amidst the class you will simply be asked to sit down.

With all such issues I was totally blank about all the disciplines. What I knew was only the full forms of the courses. I had to choose IT since no other courses were left in my college J. At the most what I knew about IT was that it deals something with computers and Internet.

It took me 2 long years to realize to know what all it had and the same 2 years to realize that this is not my cup of tea. By the time the field was a bit down and everyone started worrying about me. As soon as I say that I do IT they you used to give me pitiable glance as if I am into severe illness.

Superstitious beliefs are everywhere. So is in IT. According to people only INFOSYS, HCL, TCS, CTS, POLARIS,SATYAM,WIPRO are the only companies that exist on earth. I have seen people being given a stupid look when they say they are working in any other company no matter even if they get more or less the same pay.

Also the only good Industry is Software according to most of the people. The awareness for creative industries like Designing, Art, Visual /mass media are less. So are other industries. Parents should understand this. The outcome of any industry would vary year after year. DO NOT decide a course on highest demand. DECIDE them based on the children’s liking and interest.

A jar cannot be closed with a inappropriate lid. Likewise a person should not waste all his energy on the wrong side. Choose wise!! There’s a big world in front of you. To rule or to be ruled – choice is in your hands.