You guys have all hit this so well it is scary.

Me personally, I got lucky in finding a small company that is letting me learn to be the computer guy at the same time as being the computer guy. I think the hands on learning I get to do is great.

One piece of advice in a smaller company would be to try and avoid other non-IT responsibilities. I started out programming a measurement machine and working in QC. When my title changed I was awarded more quality jobs along with finally being recognized as IT. This means that in your job you will have to work hard to find the time to learn when something is not broken.

But it is still great. I wouldn't change much even if I could. Good luck

Falcis