Procrastinating IT Manager

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  • Fear of the Future and Procrastination 

    Many people struggle with the fear of the future, which often leads to Procrastination. 

    Fear of the future can create intense anxiety. Worries about failure, uncertainty, or making the wrong decisions make it hard to move forward. This fear stops people from taking risks or making plans, as they imagine worst-case scenarios instead of focusing on possibilities. This fear is very common especially in High School, I’ve started to feel it when I went to the bussigny’s High School. My parents really pressured me to find my way and that stressed me a lot. I surely have founded my way as an IT Manager, a job you can do with the communication and information route.

    « My advice is, never do tomorrow what you can do
    today. Procrastination is the thief of
    time. »

    Charles Dickens, David
    Copperfield

    Procrastination is one way people cope with this fear. By avoiding tasks, they delay discomfort but the longer they wait, the heavier the burden becomes. This creates a cycle of guilt, stress, and even more Procrastination. Breaking it requires small, intentional steps and self-compassion. 

    Facing the future starts by acting today, even if you’re afraid. I have always been a big procrastinator even when i was a baby. I have always found a way to delay tasks and do them as late as possible but i always feel kind of bad for doing it. 

  • Life as an IT manager

     

    The role of an IT Manager combines technical and managerial skills, playing a key role in integrating and managing technologies within companies. As an IT Manager, I would be responsible for coordinating technological projects, managing teams, and finding effective solutions to meet the company’s technological needs while considering economic challenges. 

    One of the key aspects of this job is the ability to manage stress and interact effectively with others, as I experienced during the conference of the Forum Horizon when I felt a bit panicked when questions were asked to the audience. This ability to manage stress, combined with technical expertise, is crucial for an IT Manager, who often has to balance strategic decisions, team management, and problem-solving. 

    The conference also gave me a better understanding of the Swiss education system and the different training paths, particularly the ES (École Supérieure) and HES (Haute École Spécialisée) programs. These programs offer a good balance between theory and practice. At ES, students can specialize in areas like telecommunications, mechanics, electronics, and information management, while HES provides a more hands-on approach with internationally recognized diplomas. The HES program, offering a dual degree with Finland, seems particularly appealing for gaining practical, international skills. 

    Despite the initial stress, I found the conference valuable in providing a clearer idea of what a career in technology management might look like. Even if I am not yet 100% certain about pursuing this path, an internship experience would help me confirm or rule out my interest in this field. Ultimately, the conference helped me better understand the requirements and opportunities within the IT Manager role, while reassuring me about the possibility of combining theory and practice in my education. 

    Overall, although I felt a bit stressed at first, I seem to have taken valuable notes and developed a better understanding of the field. The conference gave me a positive overview, reflecting a good balance between my expectations and the information received. 

    « IT Manager is not a specific job title but rather a skill set. It is a general field that combines both technology and human management skills. »

    forum horizon guy

    link to the HES-SO