The ONE Skill You NEED in IT - Information Technology
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- ANYONE can be in IT (Information Technology). But...there is ONE SKILL that will set you apart from the rest. It's a skill many of you possess already....CUSTOMER SERVICE....dealing with people!
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I am an introvert too, but when the topic is something that I am passionate about, I can talk like an extrovert 😅
Amen! I almost become a different person when I talk about this stuff!
Hi... May I request to get my button back just like I did? Thank you very much
@@NetworkChuck cazy
well, haha
Bro same
Started on a helpdesk at $12/hr, 6 years later I'm over $100k/yr. I'm a high school dropout. ANYONE can make a good living doing this if willing to put in the time to become competent.
hi how did you start up? cause im willing to learn too
What's your current position?
thats inspiring af!
salute bro
Freshman 3 times in a row dropped out a few months ago hit 5k constantly looking for knowledge aiming for 6 figures by the end of this year
He's correct. IT is a fantastic career to have. Network Engineer, Programmer, DevOps, and Cyber Security are just 4 areas where you can have a long and full career in IT.
Being a Developer/Programmer is an entirely different career path though...? It's not exactly "IT" is it? There are huge differences. I know software engineers that don't know computers AT ALL, believe it!
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is this is still relevant , two years on?
@@culvercity5922 He's got a point. Most of the biggest milestones, in my IT career (3 years so far), involved being able to describe to people who don't really understand their phones, What i'm doing and what causes the need for troubleshooting. like when the wi-fi goes out suddenly.
@@SamAndrew27 Man with an IT BS . You can do any job that a computer science major gets .
Chuck is one of the best out there. He is more concerned about our success than we are
I'm a mom of two and looking to start a new career in the IT field. Network Chuck's videos have been a huge help getting started and building confidence on the topic. If Chuck can be a family man and still self study, surely I can too.
I hear so many ppl hear my age (38) and say I can't. I'm going to pursue this whether or not someone agrees but it was nice to know I can. It was good to hear it
Love all your content sir! I started my career doing Financial auditing, switched into IT auditing, and now pursuing a career path of cybersecurity, specifically focused in networking and Infrastructure. I love all the opportunity in IT and I can attest that strong communication skills are key for IT, especially when you have to create relationships with teams in different disciplines within your organization.
I have my CISA certification and I'm hoping to get my Comptia A+, Network +, and Security + by end of 2019.
I'm not officially in IT yet, but you and Du'An Lightfoot give me the motivation to pursue it.
Ty Jarrett same. Exactly the same. The hands down two best, most encouraging and inspiring youtubers talking about networking. Changing my life right now.
Between Chuck and Jorge from Network Engineering Academy I'm motivated to pursue this, too!
I keep 2 playlists of things for people to watch of youtube videos on various things in IT to help people. I've been trying to organize them in my spare time.
I fallen in IT world when i was an a student. I love resemble computer hardware. Made my own PC then now i am a IT support and helpdesk. 😁
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Agreed. I've done a customer service and a help desk job before, and I found that the people skills I learned from customer service more valuable the technical knowledge. You can be the biggest tech nerd in the world, but if you don't know how to serve others with that knowledge, you will likely struggle in the field. BTW, taking CCNA in January!
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100% what you and NetworkChuck said. Myself, I've worked for 12 years in retail customer service. When I made the leap to corporate IT, had my customer service skills not been as high to be able to build great rapport with both external and internal clients I absolutely would have been fired. My ticket closure count (which at that time was the only metric that people really cared about) was constantly short of quota. Despite my quality of work (re-opened tickets with my name attached were extremely rare)
Luckily management listened to my arguments regarding the necessity of customer service and quality of work, as well as analyzing my positive feedback received and they have since changed how metrics are measured and I'm still happily employed. :)
PS: Hope your CCNA test was successful!
Just found your video by searching "what I do in IT" you answered all my questions and made me feel excited about pursuing this as a career.
Started IT two years ago and I love it. I'm never bored and I love what I do.
Started looking for a career change and found your channel Chuck. You have given me the motivation and encouragement to pursue my goals and finally go for it. Thank you!
I started by building my first Computer in 2013. All self taught with no help. I started to study for my A+ shortly after and was able to get a job at a local School ISD for technology support. Went to school, and now have a BS in Computer Science (Cyber Security) and am looking to get my CCNA in Feb.
Joined the Marine Corps right after highschool not knowing what I would want to do in college. Signed up under the general communications electrician contract and apparently scored high enough on tests that my MOS would be 0651 Cyber Network Operator. I did my 4 years in the military and continued in IT afterwards getting a helpdesk job at my community college while getting my A.A.S in Network Administration. Just recently landed a new job without the CCNA and I'm working from home. Using my free time studying and will be taking the CCENT early next year. I would love the Boson NetSim!
Semper Fidelis Jacob!!
Jacob Smith Semper Fi Marine!
Last year I won the david bombal Packet tracker lab course. Since then I have earned my CCENT. I have scheduled my ICND2 for January and also booked my ccna security and design for later in the year. Also I got hired for an IT job in seattle, WA for a small startup so I will be moving from FL. The boson netsim will be a great tool to aid me in my journey!
Congrats!!!
I started in the Custodial Department with my company. Started doing IT stuff on the side with some awesome friends who encouraged me to study! :) The company took notice of my skills and offer me a position on the help desk. Now I'm being looked at to move into a Jr. network admin position. I've been studying for my ICND1 for about 7 months. I tried once and missed passing by 2 questions, but I will not give up :). The field of IT is wide open for those with zero college education if you have the drive to learn. Thank you Chuck for being so encouraging!
IT is awesome, people skills is a must along with ton of patience. I been in support for 4 years, this morning i passed my CCNA continuning my IT education! People like Chuck inspire me to succeed. Thanks man!
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How are you doing? (I know it's been 4 years since you commented)
@@pantherman8719 wow time flies I been doing awesome! I’m a Senior Network engineer now working on Cisco SDA and doing network refreshes for biggest gaming company in Vegas.
I'm in IT helping design, implement, and maintain my company's global data centers. I love it! Being able to talk to people is a BIG skill to have, started working retail, so it helped. Being able to talk to vendors and co-workers help, and if you want to ever get into management.. communication is a large part of that, we need more managers in IT!
I started in IT on accident fell in love with it and looking to forward my career. Even with no certs I already make pretty good money.
Thanks.
I’m an introvert too.
I appreciate the encouragement and inspiration.
All the best.
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Fell in love with IT in the marine corps, I’m getting out now and am very confident and excited to continue my career in IT. Started out as a 2821 Technical controller and am now a 0631 Network Administrator. I’m pumped!
Being a part of technology excites me. And just like you said... you never get bored in IT field.
Chuck I start my icnd1 class on Monday I could use all the help I get. Thank you for your videos it really inspires me to move forward in my IT career
I lucked out and got in from a friend. Always keep your connections and never burn bridges!
I have been in customer service in every job I've had in and out of IT. My first IT jobs began in Technical support and lastly as a PC Technician. Now I am a Exchange Administrator for clients all over the US migrating and transitioning to Microsoft servers.
Biggest tip if you're wanting to get into IT. Keep learning new things.
Got out of the military a few months ago now Just started my IT journey. Aiming to start off with my MTA certs then work my way through compTIA. your videos are inspiring!
Brother, you are 1,000,000% right! When I saw this video it was like I was listening to myself talk about what is important and why I’m in IT. I have a customer service (retail) background, and my degree is in photography! Yet I have progressed through the ranks and I am now getting promoted from Network Engineer to an IT Manager of the best team ever! And I’m not a Math fan either :) thank you for your videos!
I’ve always had a computer and I love figuring out how stuff works.
I started my IT career working at a computer retail store while attending community college pursing an associate in network administration. Great video!
I started in IT watching your videos. I love them
Hey Chuck! I found you not long ago when I wanted to find another way of starting my IT career after dropping out of college. Soon after I saw one of your videos, I jumped on board on my path to becoming a network admin too. Excited to say I just passed my CCENT. I'm crossing my fingers in the hopes I can win an amazing TOOL to better study for my CCNA and beyond. Thanks for being inspirational and informational.
Thank you for this video all the way from South Africa!
Awesome video! I started in IT at 16 with a cisco netacad IT Essentials course, then I started the CCNA course and a year later I was CCNA certified!! and I was just starting college, three months later I found my first job as a network admin for the university in witch Im currently studying, and now Im starting to study for the CCNP R&S. I thing IT is the best thing you can do to change your life!!!
I got started in IT back when I was in high school helping out the IT department because the school I went to made me have 300 hrs community service hours. Their they taught me how to build and re-image computers. After that I joined the Marine Corps where they taught me cabling and switchboards and then moved to CUCM. Worked with the data marines on configuring switches and troubleshooting them. They did the work and I watched them and picked up a lot. Enough to know what I needed to explain issues back to my higher ups. Did that for eight years. Then when I got out I have been working as a field technician installing data/fiber. Just recently started at the local college for my ccna.
I have always been interested in tech since around grade 5. I was taking computers and other things apart back then. These past 6-7 years I have been a Sr. System/Network Admin for an MSP. Posting from my phone, just a bit hard to do a big write up. But anyone can do this and you are correct too Soft skills are one of the most important skills to learn.
Yes! Being able to talk to people is such an important skill. It sounds trivial but IT people often are stereotyped with being antisocial and awkward.
You get treated like a rock star when they think that you can fix their computers problems and generally make life easier.
The pay is pretty good especially the more you get into IT and there's so many tracks in IT that it's hard to be bored. Especially, as a woman in IT, you'll stand out for sure.
Along with people skills, you've got to be learning on your off time as well to keep up with continuing technologies.
I got started by taking a IT course for my A+. Now I am studying for my CCNA. I think IT is awesome because you’re constantly learning, and the opportunities or endless.
Currently going for the CCNA Sec, great video keep up the good work!
Hey Chuck. Many years ago I watched one of your cbt nuggets videos. At that instant I fell in love. I found what I want to do for the rest of my life. I agree you NEvER get bored. Overwhelme yea sometimes... but never bored. You helped me discover my passion so thank you. If not you I don't know what I would do with my life. I don't have degree neither was never good at school... makes me happy to see you after all this years. :* thank you chuck...
Went to a Cisco netacad in 2015 which inspired my love of networking and networks; been around computers all my life from the age of 2, taking em apart with my dad is one of my fondest memories.
Damn.You just gave me the motivation i needed,the tip i needed and you cleared my mind overthinking about what i want.THANKYOU SO MUCH
Another skill we will always need is watching your videos.
Chuck you are the best
First got interested in IT by stumbling upon this channel. Soon realised my interests had aligned alot more with the IT side of things than what I was currently studying, which was engineering. As many students will agree with me, it is quite difficult to afford any training so winning this would benefit me greatly.
I worked almost 20 years. I been working since the age of 9 and have done a little bit of everything. I have almost 4 years in IT and I love it. I love touching new technology everyday, I love dealing with people and I love learning new stuff everyday. Technology is always changing and you need to change too if you want to work in technology. By change, I mean have good customer service. The customer doesn't care about the technical jargon, they only care if you fix or solved the problem. Having the right balance and knowing how to talk to people without making it sound complicated is a big plus in IT. You can't teach customer service, this takes time to learn.
Thanks for the low down brother, you keep it real.
This is a very relatable video. I appreciate that so much. Thank you. Took some of the fear out of this for me.
Hello Network Chuck, im looking into getting into IT, i have been in love with computers since i was kid, using Apple computers as well as various PC's for various tasks even producing electronic music. But never pursued a career in IT, even though ironically before i was gonna graduate HS i was gonna start in CIS in college, but Sadly through life choices and situations i didnt finish college and tried to become a audio engineer, which i got pretty far into a program that i was accepted to, but due to the decline in work in big studios i choose to get into the hvac-r/appliance repair industry, due to the necessities of life i have been in that industry for the last 10 years and i feel like i am not doing what i love. I make decent money now but im not passionate about it anymore. Technology is where is at for me. Since i am a service technician i totally understand about customer service and troubleshooting and being helpful and having a get it done attitude, anyways just wanted to say thanks for channels like yours it inspires me to move forward with my goals and love the videos, im gonna start to work on my A+ cert to start with so i can get a help desk job then work on my CCNA while im working as a help desk. Hopefully i can make my goal and become a network engineer
I currently haven’t started in IT but I am definitely motivated to get started! Just need the right stuff to study and willing to start ASAP!
I started on the help desk in 2017 and now a software engineer and want to understand routing and switching. My original path was to become a network engineer by obtaining my ccna earlier this year. I would use this training product and send you my cert. You just tell me when you want it by my man!! You have helped me break the glass ceiling and I would love to repay you someway!
I totally agree with you. Customer service skills is essential for IT specially the front desk/Support personnel.
I’m a recent college grad/tech assistant for a public school I attended before college. I’m going for my CCNA this year to try and break through to the next phase of my career path. I’ve always loved tinkering with PCs and tech so IT is a perfect fit for me!
Got into IT watching TV series "Chuck" (No kiddin). I thought tech is fun. And here I am trying to take CCNP, hoping to get boson netsim to help me with it.
Thanks Chuck it’s absolutely true I started studying for my CCNA but I was very lucky 🍀 to land a job in IT I really enjoy all your videos great job
Great video Chuck, I worked in restaurants from 16-28. Restaurant hours are 3pm -2am and no weekends off. I always loved computers but thought I missed boat by not doing it right out of high school or going to college. I lost my restaurant manager job and took a job as entry level Tech Support for a company selling Point of Sale for restaurants. I started youtubeing everything I didn't know and found your channel and few others. A+ Net+ and CCNA. 3 years later I'm in infrastructure support for an MSP. 9-5 weekends off making decent money the room for growth is amazing and plenty of opportunity for advancement. No college all youtube.
I'm 27, lost my amazing job as admin and manager in airbnb related business due to Covid19. I always liked IT. It'll be a journey that I'm starting now! Thank you for inspiration!
Thank you for this😭! I needed this.
Just jumped on an entry level analyst postion for a Satellite and Networking team. Getting involved in the pit with the big boys. So I have to push myself harder to speak the lingo and binary flow these guys live, and breath daily. I love it.
Well after my Diploma I needed a job, but had no idea how to get one in a technical field. Joined a Hardware&Networking course and fortunately after that i landed my first job as a system administrator. During the course I had heard about the CCNA path and I wanna go down that line.
100% true. I worked regular customer service jobs as well. My first good job was working in a copy center. Customer service was key there. Got a job as a copy machine tech from there which was my first IT job. From there became a PC tech and I’m currently a systems administrator. Customer service is great and all you need to start in IT.
I use to pack products in freezing cold warehouse as i left school and went straight out to work. My Dad brought home a PC one day and i played about with it, and then really got hooked on how it all worked. I went to night school and learnt the mcse, but was hooked on how the network worked, it is fascinating. Networking is awsome and I'm currently looking at the ccnp course, after recently passing my ccna.
Always had an interest in IT, started out doing ISP tech support for a major telco and then grew from there. Many moons ago now!
My IT career started in college, where I passed the JNCIA and got an internship at one of the biggest Telco companies in Denmark :) Great video as always!
Man your video is amazing, I'm starting to study about information technology and I thought it was just for nerds but now you make me feel very confident thanks
i love your channel and im currently working on ccna would love to try netsim 12
I started out at a retail job in bestbuy, getting into IT completely changed my life for the better. Everything this man said is absolutely true. If you’re not in IT please take this mans advice seriously and consider going the IT route.
This is one of the things that college have upper hand to certificates. The composition, public speaking, small group communication, and project management classes were insanely helpful. Good verbal and written communication skills are so important and cant be understated.
As far as helpfulness, I got my network technician job with an ISP with just an associate's degree in Network Systems. Main reason, I communicated better than anyone in interviews. Including people way more experienced than me.
Hi Network Chuck,
I've been involved with IT from very early in my life. I remember playing on an old IBM PC Junior. I lived through the days of 286 and 386 playing text adventure games. I also modified DOS files to get sound to work for games on my Sound Blaster 16 audio card. Going through highschool, I never thought I'd work in IT.
I entered the Army National Guard in October of 1999 to pay for college. I worked mostly on radios, but the war brought several deployments and the catch of the Army in network technology. On my last deployment, I was the automation shop supervisor. We did desktop/laptop and server imagining and managing the routers and switches for the base I was at. This is where the networking bug bit me. I loved being on the Cisco CLI and I started studying networking in depth. After I got back from my deployment, I started doing various networking contracts. I finally got hired on with a local county governments IT department as a Network Engineer. I had no certifications or degrees, just hard work I put it.
I started in this avenue making 43K. One year later, I got my CCNA and negotiated for a salary increase of 40%.
I'm now the senior network engineer for the county. I'm approaching a professional level of experience in Juniper network equipment.
I'm also specializing in Data Center routing and switch using EVPN and VXLAN as well VmWare NSX.
I think the great thing about IT is that there are always new things to learn and the challenges that go with them. You can find something your passionate and excel. Plus you will get well compensated for your knowledge and expertise.
Cheers!
Right off college I got lucky and got offered a job in IT as a computer tech in a school district. And definitely I aggree with you customer service skills are very important skill, i believe if I didnt have that skill. I wouldn't be able to work in different school district and move up. I have deal with administration, teacher and even student. So I have to break down something technical to simple so the staff can understand. I totally agree with you Chuck.
I first got interested in IT because i'm fascinated by all of the amazing technology we have today that makes our world go around. We take alot of it for granted everyday and I'm just interested and passionate about learning as much of Information technology as I can and helping others while earning a good career.
My story started with an A+ course and with some interest for IT. Finishing my network and security + showed me that i really love networking.Now i am getting ready for my icnd2.
I started in a computer repair shop doing pretty much everithing. I now am the Directory of IT where I work at, where I manage a team of level 1-2-3 techs :)
I got into this because I was looking to build a 10GB network with old cisco equipment. Now its definitely a career choice
Thanks! This was very inspiring. I’m going after my certifications now.
I was a social media customer service rep for a big cell phone provider, got laid off in 2014. Got hired that same year by a telco, worked my way up and eventually got my ccna. I'm a voice engineer that knows routing and switching, 2017 I landed a job with a financial company with a six figure salary. Chuck is right, every time I go to an interview what always stands out is my customer service experience. One thing to add, now in days companies look for individuals that are knowledgeable in various fields. In my case I have a lot of experience with SIP, ISUP(voice)and provisioned BGP circuits.
True. Managers will have your back when customers complain about things not getting done if you have great customer service skills. You can be getting behind, but as long as you have great customer service reputation, people will work with you when you get behind.
when i start to love technoloy i was 17yrs old and i fix my android phone just by searching and applied and it works and also my old laptop yeah this why i encourage my self to not quit in this course i love technology .
I'm actually at Lowe's selling toilets now lol. I'm going after my certification now.
Cool
Update?
What Cert exactly?
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Any updates?
Well ,I started when a teacher called me a class, and it was a CCNA academy!!, with packettracer and that kind of things, I love subnetting, and making ACL, and thats it! I just took 2 classes and I love it
Winner of Boson NetSim 12 for CCNA:
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I love technology, started with a college degree in IT and currently persuing my ccna have a couple of Cisco entry certs like cybersecurity, IoT. It's a passion I love to do every now and then
I’m currently studying for my CCNA cert at the moment (I have my CCENT cert already), I loved it! I have my exam on Friday, and I’m flat-out studying.
I got into IT because it has always been something that I am good at. I've come close to pursuing other careers I may find more interesting but I love knowledge! Networking and Security is primarily my focus; Cisco all the way!
Honestly, I started as an executive assistant and transitioned to IT (help-desk). Then went from Desktop Support > Desktop Engineer > Telecommunications Engineer > Network Engineer > Now i'm a business analyst in my current job that basically connects the IT folks with the Business (specifically with Executives).
Literally all of my jobs I obtained by just being personable. But of course, behind the scenes I would be digging through the depths of reddit, youtube, online tutorials and thrown away IT Books to get where I am. Obsessing to learn more. The drive is the second part of it but opportunities open in IT if you know how to talk to people.
TLDR- Learn proper diagnostic skills.
I think the best skill to have in IT is good grasp of the scientific method and analytical skills. Many ITs are knowledgable but in general most are very poor in diagnosing issues. This also goes towards the problem of probability, or rather their poor grasp of it. They really don't have a feel for cause and effect and good intuition. Or the difference between the intermittent and constant issues.
TLDR
An interesting story. A hotel had LAN outage. Their server room was a mess of a dozen servers and network boxes. The remote support team didn't have a clear picture of the whole setup so they started telling me to randomly disconnect and connect bunch of cables. I, however, told them that the outage happened in the morning, when the room was LOCKED. Logically it couldn't be a wrong cable connection, because that would be a permanent outage instead of just suddenly going out. But they PERSISTED in telling me to RANDOMLY plug cables in different ports. In the end, it turned out to be the DNS/DHCP server that was off from a downed UPS, NOT a MISCONFIGURATION.
Unless you're dealing with end users all day or you're autistic, communication skills aren't that hard. Just listen, interact, be patient, don't argue. It's really not that difficult. Most ITs I deal with are arrogant, never take advice and stubborn like mules. You can bring them solid evidence and they still won't believe you.
a friend told me about CCNA after graduating 1st Degree, sounded cool as I always had a thing for I.T and here I am enjoying life now as Network Engineer.
Get motivated by you kevin and the creative leader David bombal trying to shift my career from banking to IT . By studying the ccna and wish I could get the ccnp rs and ccnp security one day . God bless you both and thanks for your time and effort . You are doing miracles here guys . My English can't help me to express my appreciation to you guys . Many many thanks and wish you the best . You deserve the very best guys . Thank you ❤️
I started in IT this year. Why is it awesome? because Technology is amazing, which also is a passion of mine and has so much room to grow yourself as an individual.
Hi Chuck I'm from Namibia..By chance way back in the early 2000's I met a friend who was doing self study obtaining his MS Windows networking certifications and basically introduced me to the IT field. At that moment I was studying towards a Business Administration course...I have never looked back, ever since I took my A+ and thereafter the MS certifications..At that time we were not exposed to the Cisco CCNA certifications yet..My first taste of CCNA came in 2008 through the Cisco NetAcademy program..this was a totally different experience but in a good way coz now we were introduced to switches, routers and CLI configurations...All in all a very nice experience..
Started in computer repair and now im a Network Admin 60k
True. Customer service is listening to what the problem is or what the customer wants. Downey California
I've spent around 10 years working for a tech company, but not on a techie role. I got interested in networking and bought a book for ICND1, just to see if I could do it. Passed the exam with flying colours and now prepping for ICND2. I also recently changed jobs and am now working in an IT role in network engineering. It's a great feeling to see something pay off but now I just need to keep up the momentum and keep learning.
Thank you for this video, going back to helpdesk soon but was feeling unmotivated
I was in the 3rd grade when Apple IIe came into schools. Very early 80's. I just could figure out how to put them together and had fun doing it. I did not follow my IT passion till later in life. I am now a Field CE. Going to school, will be starting my CCNA in the next month.
I just got in in a university and the course I chose was IT and I am not the most knowledgeable person when it comes to tech stuff which made me nervous about if I should go for it or not but now, I think I can do it. Thanks.
I started in IT by working at a call center for my local ISP. I've majored in IT for my first college and went to ASU for software engineering. Currently working on my CCNA.
@@RockySeay I enjoyed it. Honestly though, most of the classes did not help in my career. I'm a network tech, so if I know how to code pacman doesnt really help haha.
@@RockySeay knowledge wise I would have felt just as comfortable before the schooling as I did after. A degree in software engineering or computer science is just to get your foot in the door or advance to a managment position. Most of the real learning will happen outside of school when working on side projects or work in my experience.
Hi... May I request to get my button back just like I did? Im currently build my channel related to Information Technology...Thank you very much
I'm currently employed at Lam Research for a short 3 month contract. My CCNA may have gotten me this to show I'm trainable and dedicated. But the fact I was in CS for many years also helped, and generally my personality in the interview.
Hi Chuck! This is Serbian from UK. Started working in IT several years ago after redirecting my career from law. It was love at first click. I've been Helpdesk agent, Incident Manager and now I am working as a Technical Engineer for a Luxury Car Brand in UK. Learning for my CCNA and MCSA. I have the CCNA in two months so I could really use some help :-) Wish me luck! Cheers!
Thank you for simplifying specialization 👍🏻 , unfortunately most people complicate things as they see complex 🤯, I'll start the study since this year good luck for all 🥳
That's exactly what I want to do... to help people's problems, and to make them happy. You inspired me sir 😍🙏 Thank you sir!.
God bless you sir!
P.S: I subscribed... that's my thank you to you.