Lots of you work in the computing industry or related. I'm thinking about retraining for a career shift, and since I have a life long, hobby level interest in computers, that's where I am looking. I have no major career aspirations, I work to live, not the other way around, so I am only aiming for a routine job with enough responsibility to make it engaging, but not so much I have to live the role. If I'm earning 50 - 70 K in today's terms I'd be happy.

So, what level of qualifications in the field would be needed to make that realistic? I have an exemplary 30 year work history that ticks all the boxes except proving specific skill sets, so do I need degree level qualifications for the kind of position I am aiming at? Or could I get away with diploma or even certificate level qualifications?

If anyone felt inclined to chat with me about the industry n more detail, PMs welcome ( pics optional )

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