I am excited to start my path to dba, however I am also nervous about starting a new career. I have been a finance director for the last 8 years and before that I was in Satellite Communication for the Army. I don't remember much of the SatCom, but am fairly good with computers and hardware. My concern isn't really passing the exams (especially with all the support in this forum alone), my concern is with getting a job in the industry with no real hands on experience. One can only learn so much from setting it up at home. What is the real outlook for a newbie? How practical is finding a junior position and will I even be considered for that? Any hope or things to pick up that might help?