"Guided Learning Path" is something I have been telling people for over a decade now. People love to say that certifications dont get you a job. Skills get you a job. The first thing I always ask them is how do you even know what to study to get those skills???????? A certification is no guarantee you are going to get those skills. But it gives you a guided learning path to get them. Learning those skills is up to you. From the employer side it gives a barometer of what you "should" know.
I'm a Network/Systems Admin with the CompTIA Trifecta studying for CCNA. It's been hard to study after having a new baby. I gotta stay focused to complete my goal of becoming an Engineer.
Hang in there... I got 3 little ones so I know the struggle... I wish I could say it gets easier but just stay focused on your end goals. You'll get there.
Hey just wanted to say thanks I passed my A+ last week I decided to start my journey into IT because of one of your videos I'm gonna start working on my CCNA next. thanks again again
I took over a network for community college when I was 20. I loved it so much I got my CCNA and CCNP. It was the best time of my life even with the ups and downs.
Can relate to the part where you had to take a pay cut to jump into the field. I was in the similar situation, didn’t see growth in the position I was in but I had a passion for tech. I took a paycut just to get into tech and was able to make back what I made at my last job in less than a year!
An idea for short form content. Making a playlist/ start chopping clips of FAQS. For example if you had to do it all again clips, how to get the first cyber security job clips, job roadmap clips, etc. thanks for all your content man it’s very informative
@@maxhotfire6975After a year of Help Desk, I cleaned up my resume and applied to 10+ jobs everyday, I was landing interviews once or twice a month that's how I knew I was on the right track. Prepare for your interviews and Good luck!
I have a very similar story to yours, I worked as a CNC machinist and was making good money. Hated my job though, I switched to IT and started at the bottom on helpdesk and took a 20K pay cut. Made back my salary within one year when moving up to an IT specialist. I am now a Sys admin, and working at my CCNA on the road to become a Network Engineer, but sure is hard when there are so many other things to learn like the cloud. I also have kids so it is hard, but doable with an understanding, and supportive partner!
Currently rebuilding my resume from the ground up and getting into the mindset to move into a different role. I'm comfortable in my current position as a Field Service Engineer, but the growth opportunity and pay leave a lot more to be desired. This video popped up on my feed right on time. I've been thinking about moving into Networking or Security.
Been stuck at level help desk 1 for 3 years and can’t even get an interview with anything more than a tier 1 help desk position with a security+ ccna and a+. Labbing hard and gonna learn everything I possibly can. They won’t be able to deny me when I know everything there is to know
I have noticed that recruiters try to box you into your current job title no matter what you know. Perhaps networking and displaying your projects online would be a good angle to approach the exit from the HD. I just create my own experience going to market with a service that I provide to the market. It’s a way to get real experience. Consulting with medium sized businesses. Start your business. Fiverr. Upwork… Local jobs etc
Interesting route, I went the opposite, I wanted to learn everything network related and then see how can I break into everything network related with security+
idk why you wouldn't job hop. Staying at one place is career suicide unless you found a unicorn that promotes from within at the exact time you're ready to get promoted
Is it possible to skip help desk if you already have some networking experience from a similar field? I'm in controls engineering but am exposed to network setup and troubleshooting but not on an enterprise level.
I have an associates in computer networking and my GPA was 2.5 .I can't get an entry level job at the moment. I dont when these guys got their jobs but in 2024 .I think the certs are mandatory
Wow, what click bait. The thumbnail implies that someone can be a network engineer and earn $120k within 6 months. Now, there is no doubt that there are a few people that have done this. Regardless, people with 6 months of experience... no way they're worth $120k Tim, good work in advancing through your career.
"Guided Learning Path" is something I have been telling people for over a decade now. People love to say that certifications dont get you a job. Skills get you a job. The first thing I always ask them is how do you even know what to study to get those skills????????
A certification is no guarantee you are going to get those skills. But it gives you a guided learning path to get them. Learning those skills is up to you.
From the employer side it gives a barometer of what you "should" know.
Well said!
I'm a Network/Systems Admin with the CompTIA Trifecta studying for CCNA. It's been hard to study after having a new baby. I gotta stay focused to complete my goal of becoming an Engineer.
Same man! After the baby studying is harder. I've learned to just accept my study schedule won't be as predictable as it was before
Hang in there... I got 3 little ones so I know the struggle... I wish I could say it gets easier but just stay focused on your end goals. You'll get there.
@@TheBeardedITDadthen what to say about me i got 4 and i carried them each 9monts and still fighting to become pentester😂
Anyone trying to to do this over 40?
@@dyates12 I'm 34 and trying to get CCNA for 3 years xd
Hey just wanted to say thanks I passed my A+ last week I decided to start my journey into IT because of one of your videos I'm gonna start working on my CCNA next. thanks again again
I took over a network for community college when I was 20. I loved it so much I got my CCNA and CCNP. It was the best time of my life even with the ups and downs.
Can relate to the part where you had to take a pay cut to jump into the field. I was in the similar situation, didn’t see growth in the position I was in but I had a passion for tech. I took a paycut just to get into tech and was able to make back what I made at my last job in less than a year!
That's epic... If you're ever interested in coming on the channel and sharing your story, hit me up on any of my socials.
Same deal, sitting for my CCNA this month. I need that pay bump bc this help desk salary is BRUTAL 😭
Excellent conversation! I am pivoting from software engineering to networking & cybersecurity. Learning a ton from your channel!
I'm glad to hear
Good timing! Just in time for my drive to work, thank you for the upload. Have a wonderful day.
An idea for short form content. Making a playlist/ start chopping clips of FAQS. For example if you had to do it all again clips, how to get the first cyber security job clips, job roadmap clips, etc. thanks for all your content man it’s very informative
I like it!
I thought I was crazy for wanting to go from being a truck driver.. This information is very helpful.. Thanks.
Don't think it's crazy I was a broker for 6 years. Currently dispatcher. Always had an interest in this field now I'm studying and taking the dive😊
I am currently a sys admin (8 months) working on Net+ and security+ next
I have both of that & can’t get past Help desk..what led to your first Syd Admin job ?
@@maxhotfire6975After a year of Help Desk, I cleaned up my resume and applied to 10+ jobs everyday, I was landing interviews once or twice a month that's how I knew I was on the right track. Prepare for your interviews and Good luck!
I have a very similar story to yours, I worked as a CNC machinist and was making good money. Hated my job though, I switched to IT and started at the bottom on helpdesk and took a 20K pay cut. Made back my salary within one year when moving up to an IT specialist. I am now a Sys admin, and working at my CCNA on the road to become a Network Engineer, but sure is hard when there are so many other things to learn like the cloud. I also have kids so it is hard, but doable with an understanding, and supportive partner!
Currently rebuilding my resume from the ground up and getting into the mindset to move into a different role. I'm comfortable in my current position as a Field Service Engineer, but the growth opportunity and pay leave a lot more to be desired. This video popped up on my feed right on time. I've been thinking about moving into Networking or Security.
Been stuck at level help desk 1 for 3 years and can’t even get an interview with anything more than a tier 1 help desk position with a security+ ccna and a+. Labbing hard and gonna learn everything I possibly can. They won’t be able to deny me when I know everything there is to know
Could it be the area? Have you applied for position outside your area?
@@codeintherough I’m in one of the biggest cities in America I don’t know if it’s the area
@@Mustlehardprobably is… it would be way easier to compete in the market in a smaller market where there may be a lack of competition
I have noticed that recruiters try to box you into your current job title no matter what you know. Perhaps networking and displaying your projects online would be a good angle to approach the exit from the HD. I just create my own experience going to market with a service that I provide to the market. It’s a way to get real experience. Consulting with medium sized businesses. Start your business. Fiverr. Upwork… Local jobs etc
@@DrivingDallasStreets also this
Passing my security+ in 2weeks then my network+ 💯
Interesting route, I went the opposite, I wanted to learn everything network related and then see how can I break into everything network related with security+
I'm finishing google Cybersecurity Certificate soon. Security+ is next on my sight and then Network+
Can you do a video on how to build the perfect resume for Network Engineer
Flash cards is everything for learning.
idk why you wouldn't job hop. Staying at one place is career suicide unless you found a unicorn that promotes from within at the exact time you're ready to get promoted
In my experience it was always much harder to change teams in a company than get a new gig and leave. Usually I got better money too.
Worst managers I worked with were good engineers, IC “promoted” to leadership roles. It’s completely different skillset and mindset.
100% it's rare to get the unicorn that is good at both
Is it possible to skip help desk if you already have some networking experience from a similar field? I'm in controls engineering but am exposed to network setup and troubleshooting but not on an enterprise level.
How did you go from network engineer to network architect?
I have an associates in computer networking and my GPA was 2.5 .I can't get an entry level job at the moment. I dont when these guys got their jobs but in 2024 .I think the certs are mandatory
Wow, what click bait. The thumbnail implies that someone can be a network engineer and earn $120k within 6 months.
Now, there is no doubt that there are a few people that have done this. Regardless, people with 6 months of experience... no way they're worth $120k
Tim, good work in advancing through your career.
It doesn’t necessarily take a genious to have already known that isn’t a reality…
I can not even land a desk job...
Why Not?
@@TheBeardedITDad not sure. I have had multiple recruiters look at my resume. I have applied to close to 1k jobs. Got 2 interviews and ghosted.
@FloridaInvestor Maybe have a professional look through your resume.
What have you done to prepare for that type of job?
@@GloryMedia_ all kinds of courses and labs.
Sec+, CCNA, secret clearance, will get you hired most places… Network engineer 5 years ex