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I have been working in IT for 11 years but mostly doing general 1st and 2nd line support, so obviously I was involved in doing networking and some sysadmin but never really specialised. I can honestly say that in the past 8 months in this new job I have learned more about networking than than I did in the whole 10 years before that. So technically I guess if I was to hypothetically apply for a job that states "Must have at least 3 years experience in networking" right now my chances would be slim of even securing an interview. I am inclined to stay in my current job and just get good at the basics. It looks like there is more to look forward to with IoT growing.

I have just finished the both ICND1 and 2 courses but have yet to take the exam which I hope to do after the job situation settles.
After that I plan to go for CCNA/CCNP Wireless qualifications. So while we're on this topic has anyone here done any of these? Are they any good? Are there better courses out there. I ask because I have heard mixed views on these qualifications.

Thanks deanwebb

Yes both both my current job and the other place are full time and offer growth prospects and both are permanent. The new job offer is in a different city which is commutable. The pay isn't significantly less (around £2k less), but the commute will cost me a lot and moving to the other city isn't an option at the moment so I would prefer to stay in my current job. But I'm basically wondering if it is worth making that sacrifice to pursue my passion. Either way it seems I will gain a strong background in the various aspects of networking and if I start looking for a job again in say 2 years time my hope is that I will find plenty that will involve wireless specialisation.

Hi all, I am new here and really just wanted to get some advice on my current situation.
I am currently working as a network analyst at a top university, my first job where I specialised in networking. I started in this role about 8 months ago and have taken a particular interest in wireless technologies while doing this job. As this was a fixed term contract job which they are seriously considering making permanent now I did however also start looking for other jobs and found one which actually specialises in wireless. I went for the interview and actually got made a job offer. The only problem is it is less salary than my current job. Both places have promised to get me more involved with wireless projects as that is my field of interest even though my current one isn't wireless specific.
However looking at jobs available now there aren't that many that specify wireless (unless I'm looking in the wrong places, I'm from the UK btw). Anyway would it be safe to say that wireless is going to be more in demand in the future and that I may as well stay in my current job as tech will become more wireless anyway?