A sysadmin is someone who gets noticed when things go wrong. I think sys admin is very difficult. You generally need to maintain programs that you have not written, and with little or no documentation. Often you have to say no, I find that very difficult.

Is system administrator a good career?

System administrators are considered jacks of all trades in the IT world. They’re expected to have experience with a wide range of programs and technologies, from networks and servers to security and programming. But many system admins feel challenged by stunted career growth.

Is it hard being a system administrator?

System administration isn’t easy nor is it for the thin-skinned. It’s for those who want to solve complex problems and improve the computing experience for everyone on their network. It’s a good job and a good career.