If you lose your motivating purpose that will stop you no matter how disciplined you are because discipline requires a directive force. Motivation is different from a strong purpose.
We had a mantra at my last job - "it's just work and it's not real". Get into that mindset and life becomes a LOT easier. There aren't many jobs which are _truly_ life and death and even many branches of healthcare aren't like that.
I have a question and I would be happy if you can give me an answer. Can someone with a felon work in cybersecurity? Even if one has a college degree in tech?
I've been following you for a few years now, as I was pursuing a degree nad career in Cyber. Its awesome to see your transition from student to professional. We all have different motivations for the things we do, and passion was yours at the time. As we grow and gain perspective we may answer differently based on experiences.
Happiness and passion is something the younger generation gets told by big and social media. Passion dies. Same thing that makes you happy can anger or disappoint you. Do what you're good at.
The thing, for me, about cybersecurity and why it's almost impossible to lose interest in this career path (as long as you love computers), is that human beings will ALWAYS love to learn. No matter what your mindset is, learning something new will always make you feel good. And cybersecurity is one of those careers where if you stop learning at any point, you start to lose your job security. You have to constantly keep up with new exploits etc., and what you do at work is always going to be a dynamic learning environment to some extent. I always knew my career would be something related to computers, and I simply chose cybersecurity because I hate programming and love using a terminal to do everything.
I have recently been thinking about getting into cybersecurity but dread the idea of programming because I thought that you needed to learn programming for any IT job. Is it really not necessary to learn programming?
@@MoldyHamburgerWell, it's probably a good idea to learn SOME programming, maybe some intermediate python or rust, and just beginner C++. Especially now with GPT, it's becoming less of a NEED to be an expert programmer in cybersecurity.
@@magicfairycome Thing is though, due to the GPT reason you may want to learn a few languages especially with the prediction of AI taking over blue collar jobs in the near future. It may be best to stand out.
I actually picked cyber as a major for all the “bad” reasons listed and not knowing what to do besides tech when I got out of high school…now here I am a junior in university with a summer internship and certification program lined up. The imposter syndrome is real because so many other students around me are extremely passionate about it, not nearly as much as me, but that’s ok because like you said in this video, it’s also about work ethic. Anyway all this to say don’t be too concerned about having the “right “ requirements or motivation to get in. If it’s meant for you, it’ll happen.
I'm finding that so many people who don't enjoy cyber and aren't suited for it, are bum-rushing into the cyber world because they're sold a lie about a "skills shortage" and endless pots of cash awaiting them.
Well said, Grant. From my experience, the passion for cybersecurity will fade very quickly due to burnout and the lack of fairness in corporate America. The job stability and competition is a very nice perk if you can play your cards right but its extremely difficult to succeed without discipline. This is a marathon, not a sprint.
Cyber sucks. The technical side can get traumatically complicated (especially pentest-type topics) and probably one of the toughest roads in IT. In my experience only C++ development is consistently harder. The entry level roles are boring as hell. It also attracts holier-than-thou weirdos and turbo nerds. Also those with diagnosed neurodivergence e.g. autism, Aspergers etc. Tend to gravitate towards cyber for some reason. The management side is drier than the Atacama at the height of summer. It attracts hand-wavey suit wearers who condescendingly talk common sense crap as if it's something new and we're all stupid.
@@halfbakedproductions7887 You seem to have given so special side of this cyber sicurity, that colline wouldn't want react to it as he naturally wants pro comments, but it might make him take small break after reading this..
Good video! I feel the same way about consistency. I couldnt do a lot of things at first but the small improvements and effort really helps. I got into preferred program for grad school and i think being consistent was the only reason.
Great take man. I followed my passion for fitness in my early 20s, even did a bachelors degree in that topic and then figured out how unfulfilling the acutal job was. So it's not only that you "should" have passion in what you are doing, but it's also that following your passion sometimes leads to you losing it. I still love fitness, but it was an eye opened for me personally, because being in my early 20s i also followed the good old "Do what you love and money will follow" advice, which is absolute bulls**t. I then went from Business Analyst to Software Developer and what made me successfull in what i do is exactly what you mentioned here, which is talent. I made solid money in what i was good at, not what i was necessarily passionate about. You don't HAVE TO love what you do, you should just enjoy the general daily work, whatever aspect of it is for you personally, but that's a mindset i sticked to and went pretty well with it.
4:07 ohh man !!! I remember that line ( Don't follow my Advice) from your old videos.. it's giving me some kind of Nostalgic feeling. It's been a Great Journey with you since 2018 ❤🙏
I've a feeling that long time ago it was "work ethics & dedication & consistency." Then we saw that this doesn't lead anywhere, and those _few_ who follow passion do well. So we concluded "follow your passion" is the thing. Now everybody knows and aims to follow the passion but gets nowhere, and we see those _few_ who follow work ethics & dedication & consistency thing do well. So now we conclude the opposite. And probably 20 years later we'll say it's passion of course :)
if you can get past all the "oh your getting into cybersecurity hurdles" and all the negative and nay sayers and swayers... if you can get passed all that... you might just make it! great video
Passion starts you in the path but... you need more than passion to keep you going when the going gets rough and sometimes feel de-motivated. You need know-how, a system(process), and innate reason or love for doing what you do, also be good at it also. Maybe in another life I would've study cybersecurity but I'm a boomer. Too old and no time to do that.
any task or objective if initially fun will become "work" eventually because the dopamine drip does not stay so high forever with those types of things
I very recently just got into cybersecurity (the penetration testing side of it) due to the fact I just like the idea of hacking in general. Just sitting there knowing you are able to do this and that is what keeps me staring dead ahead down that path. Like always though, interests do fade due to the human brain wanting to learn more. Thankfully with cybersecurity there is always something new to learn because there is always a way for malicious hackers to find their way around things.
I think you were right the first time. From my experience I’ve been working in advertising photography over 20 years. I was passionate about photography. Through work ethic I developed the skills. I’ve experienced burn out & worked many long days but it’s never felt like “work”.
Just share my thoughts too: a wise man said it best to follow your value, if you haven't discovered that, consult your temperament. Those are the two most significant factors deciding whether you can carry through any choice you make, and also help make your choice wisely.
I am a university student too I feel like I need to learn more in Cybersecurity and I curiously look every corner of internet to get knowledge and I stuck in tutorial hell and eventually burnouts 😢 and I try to learn everything and end up learning partially 😭 please give your thoughts to me so can get up from hell well and move upwards❤️
@@collinsinfosec Would you reccomend the cysa + for a cybersecurity uni grad who needs a clearer understanding of what a job in cybersecurity would actually entail. Or any other sources/certs?
Generally speaking, people are going to trust you less if solving your problems comes before solving theirs. E.G. providing value for others is what those that are hiring want to hear and see, not that it's going to make you a living.
Isn’t the point to make a living though. I’m sure there are many folks doing work they’d rather not for a solid salary. Respectfully speaking, I doubt a company intends to hire an employee based on the idea that they (employer) are in someway acting with the best interest of the new hire in mind. The employee has a valued set of skills that can be used to further business goals / objectives. They will be compensated accordingly. I’ve always disliked the idea that employees have to show up with more than the preferred skillset and a good disposition. A job is a job, whether it’s SecOps or brick laying.
@@javonbaker1589 Yes, but you can't let the employer know that if you want to jump to the top of their list. It's a combination of good manners and performance theater to get you the job for a solid salary. If they ask, "why do you want this job", you don't answer "because it's a job doing work I don't like that pays a lot of money". Unless you've got personal magnetism, an answer like that is a surefire way to get your resume in their trash can.
Yeah just depends on the person's capabilities. Some people still might think cybersecurity is work and probs ranked CTF teams and real shining talent would have the cybersecurity passion never burning out. Other than those geniuses? It's just depending on your project quality and brain lol. If you're good regardless of anything you'll be hired fs
Can you honestly say if money wasn’t a thing and you woke up with millions of dollars you would still be studying cybersecurity? Because if I woke up with millions I would just make music everyday however I don’t think it’s a bad thing you can still be valuable in this industry if your a person that enjoys getting better
yes you can you will have difficulty if you're trying to get a job in cyber security with the government as they will have to see what you have done in the past but if not for government then most places will hire you
@@royalty_rng656, thank you so much! I appreciate your time! I have tech certs and im in college at the moment. I have a small computer and cell phone repair business so im trying to have growth in my life that's why I asked. I committed this crime when I was 16 in 2013 so hopefully that works in my favor. I always been a tech nerd so im trying to use this knowledge for good...
Great video!!! I didn’t go straight into college bc I didn’t know what I wanted to do, and now I’ve decided to go into a cybersecurity program. (I know nothing about cybersecurity) but I know I’ll dedicate my life to it for the bag/title💰💯🤝
Your videos are rendering nowadays with quite low master volume. I recommend you to increase it in the future videos as it becomes difficult to watch on smartphones. Cheers!
I want to become a cyber security security guard. I want to protect the cyber security community from general security problems. Do I need a degree for this?
The biggest lie, and worst advise that boomers ever gave was 'follow your heart and the money will follow'. Absolute dogshit advice. "Follow the money, and the money will follow. Then use your excessive wealth to fund your passion as a hobby, and maybe once you master that passion you can turn it into your full time job." I like to ride my bicycle/motorcycle, work in my woodshop, and cook. No one pays me to do those things. I'm paid to work on networks. It is probably the highest paying thing that i'm intellectually capable of - and i'm fairly good at it. I'm paid quite well (more than the median combined income in my state), and it allows me to fund those hobbies. Unlikely anyone will pay me to ride my bicycle or cook, but maybe one day i'll be able to sell furniture or something as a 'side hustle'.
You also forgot that those boomers bought their mansions for pennies and retired when they were 15. "Grandpa" probably reached the peak of his career tightening wheel nuts at the Ford factory, but still enjoyed a more prosperous life than his grandson who trained as a veterinarian. These people have no idea how the world works for young people today and frankly their 'advice' and 'wisdom' is about as useful as being shot in the face.
I was one of those. Leaving the tech industry entirely now - there's not really much that interests me and I don't have the passion or inclination to keep learning. Every job has the entire population of the planet applying, most of these jobs are variations of the exact same with a few of the words moved around, and the competition is brutal. Not everybody wants to be "challenged every day" or "never stop learning" or "no two days are the same". Some people just want to put their hours in and go home to enjoy their hobbies... and that's totally fine. We should respect that. It's just work. It's not real and much of it quite frankly is of no consequence - even if a doctor fixes you up, you'll still die eventually. Find yourself a job that isn't unbearable and keeps you solvent in the lifestyle you enjoy.
Mate I respect the humility but I still think you should probably not be giving career advice because you're changing the words and repeating the initial mistake For anyone reading this who's struggling to follow advice from TH-camrs, remember that most of these people do not have significant qualifications to be coaching you and they have no idea what your personal situation is like What the answer looks like for you will likely be totally different from what works for them, and what works for you now is likely to be totally different from what works for you in the future. If you are going to take advice from someone, take it from someone with proper qualifications who actually knows what you're like - sometimes this person has to be you
Reflecting on previous exclusivity, per se. The universities and their liberal agenda have done their work on you, Grant. People should not be doing it unless they are passionate about it.
Preach. As someone on his way out of the tech industry, it breaks my heart and horrifies me at the methods and propaganda being used to bring more people in. If you read sites such as The Register or the various subreddits you see people who are burned out and fed up just like I am. This will end in tears eventually.
@@halfbakedproductions7887 True. I see jobs and promotions rolled out on the red carpet for underexperienced diverse candidates. While I have spent over 20 years dedicated to the field. They should have to put their work in too. I'm leaving as well.
All due respect, what is there in cybersecurity to be truly passionate about? Managing a digital panopticon, while big league hackers get hired by the 3 letter agencies after a bust and get a free ride after helping out the feds? Getting replaced by h1b visas? Are event logs that exciting? Just say you want to feel needed and you want the big paycheck, no?
I feel this video can be summed up with a quote: "Motivation is what gets you started, but discipline is what keeps you going"
Great points!
Facts! I was taught this by my father many years ago. Great quote
Hit the nail on the head.
If you lose your motivating purpose that will stop you no matter how disciplined you are because discipline requires a directive force. Motivation is different from a strong purpose.
"Your interests and passions come and go in life but your work ethic and commitment don't."
Yes they do.
Yeah Hard work and discipline can be developed, but it comes from a want to do so
We had a mantra at my last job - "it's just work and it's not real".
Get into that mindset and life becomes a LOT easier. There aren't many jobs which are _truly_ life and death and even many branches of healthcare aren't like that.
@@halfbakedproductions7887 facts
@@osmanbajraktarevic833 hard work and discipline fluctuates because sometimes you'll be having a bad day or week or month which kills productivity
that's growth my friend, I do think having an interest is important as in at least don't hate the job, but yeah passion is very fickle and does change
I have a question and I would be happy if you can give me an answer. Can someone with a felon work in cybersecurity? Even if one has a college degree in tech?
I've been following you for a few years now, as I was pursuing a degree nad career in Cyber. Its awesome to see your transition from student to professional. We all have different motivations for the things we do, and passion was yours at the time. As we grow and gain perspective we may answer differently based on experiences.
I appreciate the continued support! It's been a journey. The more I get into this field, the less I realize I know 🙂
@@collinsinfosec 😂😂 I definitely think it's about the more you grow as a person too, different experiences and perspectives
Happiness and passion is something the younger generation gets told by big and social media. Passion dies. Same thing that makes you happy can anger or disappoint you. Do what you're good at.
The thing, for me, about cybersecurity and why it's almost impossible to lose interest in this career path (as long as you love computers), is that human beings will ALWAYS love to learn. No matter what your mindset is, learning something new will always make you feel good. And cybersecurity is one of those careers where if you stop learning at any point, you start to lose your job security. You have to constantly keep up with new exploits etc., and what you do at work is always going to be a dynamic learning environment to some extent.
I always knew my career would be something related to computers, and I simply chose cybersecurity because I hate programming and love using a terminal to do everything.
Great point!
I have recently been thinking about getting into cybersecurity but dread the idea of programming because I thought that you needed to learn programming for any IT job. Is it really not necessary to learn programming?
@@MoldyHamburgerWell, it's probably a good idea to learn SOME programming, maybe some intermediate python or rust, and just beginner C++. Especially now with GPT, it's becoming less of a NEED to be an expert programmer in cybersecurity.
@@magicfairycome Thing is though, due to the GPT reason you may want to learn a few languages especially with the prediction of AI taking over blue collar jobs in the near future. It may be best to stand out.
I actually picked cyber as a major for all the “bad” reasons listed and not knowing what to do besides tech when I got out of high school…now here I am a junior in university with a summer internship and certification program lined up. The imposter syndrome is real because so many other students around me are extremely passionate about it, not nearly as much as me, but that’s ok because like you said in this video, it’s also about work ethic. Anyway all this to say don’t be too concerned about having the “right “ requirements or motivation to get in. If it’s meant for you, it’ll happen.
I especially agree if your the type of person to doubt yourself.
I'm finding that so many people who don't enjoy cyber and aren't suited for it, are bum-rushing into the cyber world because they're sold a lie about a "skills shortage" and endless pots of cash awaiting them.
But what if it doesn't? I'm so scared of wasting my life away
i can respect a man mature enough to call out him self out
Well said, Grant. From my experience, the passion for cybersecurity will fade very quickly due to burnout and the lack of fairness in corporate America. The job stability and competition is a very nice perk if you can play your cards right but its extremely difficult to succeed without discipline. This is a marathon, not a sprint.
Cyber sucks.
The technical side can get traumatically complicated (especially pentest-type topics) and probably one of the toughest roads in IT. In my experience only C++ development is consistently harder.
The entry level roles are boring as hell. It also attracts holier-than-thou weirdos and turbo nerds. Also those with diagnosed neurodivergence e.g. autism, Aspergers etc. Tend to gravitate towards cyber for some reason.
The management side is drier than the Atacama at the height of summer. It attracts hand-wavey suit wearers who condescendingly talk common sense crap as if it's something new and we're all stupid.
@@halfbakedproductions7887 You seem to have given so special side of this cyber sicurity, that colline wouldn't want react to it as he naturally wants pro comments, but it might make him take small break after reading this..
Good video! I feel the same way about consistency. I couldnt do a lot of things at first but the small improvements and effort really helps. I got into preferred program for grad school and i think being consistent was the only reason.
Great take man. I followed my passion for fitness in my early 20s, even did a bachelors degree in that topic and then figured out how unfulfilling the acutal job was. So it's not only that you "should" have passion in what you are doing, but it's also that following your passion sometimes leads to you losing it. I still love fitness, but it was an eye opened for me personally, because being in my early 20s i also followed the good old "Do what you love and money will follow" advice, which is absolute bulls**t. I then went from Business Analyst to Software Developer and what made me successfull in what i do is exactly what you mentioned here, which is talent. I made solid money in what i was good at, not what i was necessarily passionate about. You don't HAVE TO love what you do, you should just enjoy the general daily work, whatever aspect of it is for you personally, but that's a mindset i sticked to and went pretty well with it.
4:07 ohh man !!! I remember that line ( Don't follow my Advice) from your old videos.. it's giving me some kind of Nostalgic feeling.
It's been a Great Journey with you since 2018 ❤🙏
Thanks for continued the support!
Needed to hear this. Thanks for posting, I think I figured out what I want to do as a job within homeland security!
I've a feeling that long time ago it was "work ethics & dedication & consistency." Then we saw that this doesn't lead anywhere, and those _few_ who follow passion do well. So we concluded "follow your passion" is the thing. Now everybody knows and aims to follow the passion but gets nowhere, and we see those _few_ who follow work ethics & dedication & consistency thing do well. So now we conclude the opposite. And probably 20 years later we'll say it's passion of course :)
Watching this vid made me question my motivation. Can’t lie, it’s fired me up! Thank you bro. Great vid.
if you can get past all the "oh your getting into cybersecurity hurdles" and all the negative and nay sayers and swayers... if you can get passed all that... you might just make it! great video
Passion starts you in the path but... you need more than passion to keep you going when the going gets rough and sometimes feel de-motivated. You need know-how, a system(process), and innate reason or love for doing what you do, also be good at it also.
Maybe in another life I would've study cybersecurity but I'm a boomer. Too old and no time to do that.
This is definitely a philosophical video. This beats what any career coaches advice
any task or objective if initially fun will become "work" eventually because the dopamine drip does not stay so high forever with those types of things
I very recently just got into cybersecurity (the penetration testing side of it) due to the fact I just like the idea of hacking in general. Just sitting there knowing you are able to do this and that is what keeps me staring dead ahead down that path. Like always though, interests do fade due to the human brain wanting to learn more. Thankfully with cybersecurity there is always something new to learn because there is always a way for malicious hackers to find their way around things.
I think you were right the first time. From my experience I’ve been working in advertising photography over 20 years. I was passionate about photography. Through work ethic I developed the skills. I’ve experienced burn out & worked many long days but it’s never felt like “work”.
"I have a passion for security"
Me: uh, what?
It's so interesting what we could observe if we watched a video of our younger self.
This Cal Newport book is relevant:
“So Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love”
That is the book which changed my opinion on "pursuing your passions."
Another delightful video! I love the growth and development of your thoughts. Keep up the great work!
Great Video dude! This deserves more reviews
Much appreciated!
my passion changes every 3 months
wtf same with me 😂
@nolimitplaystation lmao now I'm into philosophy but I'm doing a cs major 😭🙏
@@jinxscript 😱😱😆🤣
Just share my thoughts too: a wise man said it best to follow your value, if you haven't discovered that, consult your temperament. Those are the two most significant factors deciding whether you can carry through any choice you make, and also help make your choice wisely.
I can hack into most websites but sometimes it feels too easy and I lose interest
I like the channel, thanks for the sincerity.
I was thinking about making a similar video but hacking documentary format.
I can't even land a job. Because I got no experience or clarification.
Love to watch Your videos. ❤
I want to start with this career field but I don’t know exactly what I want to do specifically in this field
about that Galloway quote why cant you do both? why cant you follow your passion and your talent?
Well said 👍
grew in the mind and the facial hair, nice
I am a university student too I feel like I need to learn more in Cybersecurity and I curiously look every corner of internet to get knowledge and I stuck in tutorial hell and eventually burnouts 😢 and I try to learn everything and end up learning partially 😭 please give your thoughts to me so can get up from hell well and move upwards❤️
same here too bro......;)
There is an upcoming video topic I have for this. I feel the same pressure every day. It's certainly not easy.
@@collinsinfosec Would you reccomend the cysa + for a cybersecurity uni grad who needs a clearer understanding of what a job in cybersecurity would actually entail. Or any other sources/certs?
im just a bit confused, my course was all over the place
@@mal-im1ox net+ sec+ cysa+ with labs attached (cybrary, infosec academy, pluralsight) will get you job ready.
So don’t follow the money and don’t be passionate ? Got it
YOU KNOW WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO CUT OUT COMPETITION ,TELL ITS DISADVANTAGES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you for sharing your experience realistically ♥️
Always happy to share, hopefully this does not come off as negative.
Generally speaking, people are going to trust you less if solving your problems comes before solving theirs. E.G. providing value for others is what those that are hiring want to hear and see, not that it's going to make you a living.
Isn’t the point to make a living though. I’m sure there are many folks doing work they’d rather not for a solid salary.
Respectfully speaking, I doubt a company intends to hire an employee based on the idea that they (employer) are in someway acting with the best interest of the new hire in mind. The employee has a valued set of skills that can be used to further business goals / objectives. They will be compensated accordingly. I’ve always disliked the idea that employees have to show up with more than the preferred skillset and a good disposition.
A job is a job, whether it’s SecOps or brick laying.
@@javonbaker1589 Yes, but you can't let the employer know that if you want to jump to the top of their list. It's a combination of good manners and performance theater to get you the job for a solid salary. If they ask, "why do you want this job", you don't answer "because it's a job doing work I don't like that pays a lot of money". Unless you've got personal magnetism, an answer like that is a surefire way to get your resume in their trash can.
Can you do cyber security if you’re not the best in math? Is there any way I can improve ? Any tips ?
I’m interested in making money and my passions are elsewhere.
Yeah just depends on the person's capabilities. Some people still might think cybersecurity is work and probs ranked CTF teams and real shining talent would have the cybersecurity passion never burning out. Other than those geniuses? It's just depending on your project quality and brain lol. If you're good regardless of anything you'll be hired fs
Can you honestly say if money wasn’t a thing and you woke up with millions of dollars you would still be studying cybersecurity? Because if I woke up with millions I would just make music everyday however I don’t think it’s a bad thing you can still be valuable in this industry if your a person that enjoys getting better
Can one with a criminal record work in cybersecurity even if you have a tech degree? I would be thankful if you answer this question. Thanks!
yes you can you will have difficulty if you're trying to get a job in cyber security with the government as they will have to see what you have done in the past but if not for government then most places will hire you
@@royalty_rng656, thank you so much! I appreciate your time! I have tech certs and im in college at the moment. I have a small computer and cell phone repair business so im trying to have growth in my life that's why I asked.
I committed this crime when I was 16 in 2013 so hopefully that works in my favor. I always been a tech nerd so im trying to use this knowledge for good...
@@Crown42 Depends on the crime of course, but if you sell yourself right a record wont matter much, atleast not where i live
@@domerame5913, thanks for the words. I needed that! I have a lot of technical knowledge so I want to use it for good.
Hope you’re doing good Grant
All is well Dylan!
Thank you
Great video!!! I didn’t go straight into college bc I didn’t know what I wanted to do, and now I’ve decided to go into a cybersecurity program. (I know nothing about cybersecurity) but I know I’ll dedicate my life to it for the bag/title💰💯🤝
Sounds gate keepy from your initial thoughts about passion in cybersecurity
Your videos are rendering nowadays with quite low master volume. I recommend you to increase it in the future videos as it becomes difficult to watch on smartphones. Cheers!
Noted, thank you for the feedback 👍
I don't know what does he mean by work ethic
So this is youtube gurus in a nutshell: when college grad give advices that no experienced professional would ever give 😂
so if your motivation is not money why do you go to work lol
Lots of mental diseases make one eventually land in this job sooner or later anways
I want to become a cyber security security guard. I want to protect the cyber security community from general security problems. Do I need a degree for this?
👍
bruh
The biggest lie, and worst advise that boomers ever gave was 'follow your heart and the money will follow'. Absolute dogshit advice.
"Follow the money, and the money will follow. Then use your excessive wealth to fund your passion as a hobby, and maybe once you master that passion you can turn it into your full time job."
I like to ride my bicycle/motorcycle, work in my woodshop, and cook. No one pays me to do those things. I'm paid to work on networks. It is probably the highest paying thing that i'm intellectually capable of - and i'm fairly good at it. I'm paid quite well (more than the median combined income in my state), and it allows me to fund those hobbies. Unlikely anyone will pay me to ride my bicycle or cook, but maybe one day i'll be able to sell furniture or something as a 'side hustle'.
You also forgot that those boomers bought their mansions for pennies and retired when they were 15. "Grandpa" probably reached the peak of his career tightening wheel nuts at the Ford factory, but still enjoyed a more prosperous life than his grandson who trained as a veterinarian.
These people have no idea how the world works for young people today and frankly their 'advice' and 'wisdom' is about as useful as being shot in the face.
Problem is though, if you have no genuine passion for the industry....you see lazy ass people not doing their part for the team. I see it.
Fair point.
I was one of those. Leaving the tech industry entirely now - there's not really much that interests me and I don't have the passion or inclination to keep learning. Every job has the entire population of the planet applying, most of these jobs are variations of the exact same with a few of the words moved around, and the competition is brutal.
Not everybody wants to be "challenged every day" or "never stop learning" or "no two days are the same". Some people just want to put their hours in and go home to enjoy their hobbies... and that's totally fine. We should respect that.
It's just work. It's not real and much of it quite frankly is of no consequence - even if a doctor fixes you up, you'll still die eventually. Find yourself a job that isn't unbearable and keeps you solvent in the lifestyle you enjoy.
Mate I respect the humility but I still think you should probably not be giving career advice because you're changing the words and repeating the initial mistake
For anyone reading this who's struggling to follow advice from TH-camrs, remember that most of these people do not have significant qualifications to be coaching you and they have no idea what your personal situation is like
What the answer looks like for you will likely be totally different from what works for them, and what works for you now is likely to be totally different from what works for you in the future. If you are going to take advice from someone, take it from someone with proper qualifications who actually knows what you're like - sometimes this person has to be you
Reflecting on previous exclusivity, per se. The universities and their liberal agenda have done their work on you, Grant. People should not be doing it unless they are passionate about it.
Preach. As someone on his way out of the tech industry, it breaks my heart and horrifies me at the methods and propaganda being used to bring more people in. If you read sites such as The Register or the various subreddits you see people who are burned out and fed up just like I am.
This will end in tears eventually.
@@halfbakedproductions7887 True. I see jobs and promotions rolled out on the red carpet for underexperienced diverse candidates. While I have spent over 20 years dedicated to the field. They should have to put their work in too. I'm leaving as well.
All due respect, what is there in cybersecurity to be truly passionate about? Managing a digital panopticon, while big league hackers get hired by the 3 letter agencies after a bust and get a free ride after helping out the feds? Getting replaced by h1b visas? Are event logs that exciting? Just say you want to feel needed and you want the big paycheck, no?
The fact the you watched your own video. Lol I cringe for you
The cringe is real!
That advice can be applied to just about anything ,good job bud