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Pick what ever role best fits the job application's requirements.
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AndyInUK wrote: Developer or Web consultant or Solutions Architect
It depends how you want to market yourself and what it is you really want to be doing. Even though architect sounds like you're at a higher level, I've dealt with plenty of "solutions architects" that were just systems engineers that put things together but hardly ever did any of the real work themselves (so using the title may backfire if someone considers it to be high-level but not understanding of the details). Consultant sort of implies that you're only looking for contract work, not full-time employment (not sure if that's what you're looking for).
In any case, I'd stick to being specific to the type of job you're after. If you're applying for a job that specifically states "Developer" and you apply with a resume that says "Solutions Architect", guess who's not getting a call? ...goes the other way around as well... if there's a posting for a "Systems Engineer" or "Solutions Architect", they may not want a "Developer" that has very specific, yet narrow skills.
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Welder. Become a welder. They work shorter hours, get paid overtime, and are well armed for defense in case someone yells at them.
Will Rogers never met me.
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I think a title of Solutions Architect would build a better bridge to management than Developer or Consultant.
An Architect usually guides developers on technical issues while a manager guides developers on more day to day or project level execution.
As always, check with state level licensing boards to make sure your title does not violate any laws! In my state, you cannot use Architect, Engineer, or Doctor in your title unless you have passed the appropriate state boards.
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Don't chase titles. Don't chase money.
Do that which you enjoy and inspires you. Don't worry if they call you janitor, developer, king.
You'll have a much more rewarding and enjoyable life, which is really the thing FTW.
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AndyInUK wrote: I want to move into management side in few years time.
What does that mean to you exactly?
A consultant isn't typically going to "move into management" unless the goal is to create a consultant company.
An architect might or might not be a manager but in that case it really involves wearing two hats and not really just one.
Becoming a project manager as a goal might be more on line to "move into management" although a team lead would work as well.
Keep in mind of course that it general it is going to be easier to "move into management" in a larger companies although probably not within one large company. Thus one might move into a team lead position at one large company, do that for a while, then get a job at another company as a project manager thus moving up more quickly than versus staying with the original company.
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AndyInUK
congratulations on obtaining your MBA.
Now if you really wish to succeed in IT you ought do a Masters in Information Technology (MInfoTech), but you will find that much harder than your MBA.
You could do it part time(about 2 years)
Through that process you will be able to find your way.
Regards
GregJF
GregJF
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Yes, that is World of Warcraft.
It's 10 years old now. I know most of you don't care but it's an achievement for the developer. And those guys coded a lot to get this far 
*edit* darn typo ... Woarcraft...
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McDonald's has been around for over 50 years.
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McDonalds was built, WoW was Coded, you know the codeZ don't have that much longevity.
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I was trying to read you message...
lag
Mum's calling me for lunch
brb
“That which can be asserted without evidence, can be dismissed without evidence.”
― Christopher Hitchens
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Dang, is Eve already 11 years old, going for 12. Seemed like yesterday, I was beta testing it.
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Movie Quote Of The Day
I absolutely believe in God... And I absolutely hate the f***er.
Which movie?
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The Devil's Advocate
Bad command or file name. Bad, bad command! Sit! Stay! Staaaay...
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Debbie Does The Vatican! 
Anything that is unrelated to elephants is irrelephant
Anonymous
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The problem with quotes on the internet is that you can never tell if they're genuine
Winston Churchill, 1944
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I'd just like a chance to prove that money can't make me happy.
Me, all the time
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No cocaine for pope B.
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The Passion of the Christ
Some men are born mediocre, some men achieve mediocrity, and some men have mediocrity thrust upon them.
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Gone With The Wind?
How do you know so much about swallows? Well, you have to know these things when you're a king, you know.
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One Night in Notre Dame de Paris
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I'm an optoholic - my glass is always half full of vodka.
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For keeping with the themes.
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Paris goes to Rome
Every day, thousands of innocent plants are killed by vegetarians.
Help end the violence EAT BACON
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The Life and Times of Anjezë Bojaxhiu
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