Presently, I am not in the IT industry but would defintely like
to pick up a skill or two with regard to the industry mentioned.
Seriously, if given a chance for specialisation again during my
studies, I would rather choose the IT related courses and getting a
IT related job. I dun know about u pple, but to me, having to face
the computer everyday might not be a 'chore' to me as compared to
facing people around me all day long.
Of course, there's always the issue of obsolescence in the IT or
related industry but I definitely see it as an opportunity for
upgrading and gaining new knowledge 
. I too understand the competitiveness in this
industry, and true enough, there are always competition in other
industries most likely, you name it, they have it. Think the
key-point here is how one should stand out among the rest. I often
envy those really technology savvy guys being able to do networking
and such.
ok lah... I dun disturb liaoz.. FOS impart me some of ur skills
next time bah... 
cheers
