Working for a consulting firm, I see everything from password resets to infrastructure rollouts to industrial networks. I prefer higher-level work, but also love getting my hands dirty on the front lines.I have a Computer Science degree, but have settled nicely into the IT industry - I always equate it to being a mechanic but having an Engineering degree - it certainly isn't required for my job, but it definitely fills in a lot of context when I am troubleshooting an issue or trying to understand a new concept.Living in the North has it's own challenges, but I prefer smaller town living to the big city even though I also prefer fast, reliable internet connections. If it really came down to it though, I'd take a 3g air card over a long commute.