Do they ever ask to see transcripts or a copy of the degree? I have interviewed a bunch of times for positions that require a degree and they always gloss over it
5 years in IT no certs just hit $45/hr
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I'm in cybersecurity. But the last job offer I got paying about 93K required twice as much work. And in my current role I have very little supervision. So I've gotten used to not being told what to do.
Can't speak for every company but typically yes
The type of degree usually does not matter. Most senior positions are filled by people with limited IT background anyways (business, finance, etc)
Entropy Fan
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Yea low stress job is barely even like working. That little a pay bump isn't worth that torment.
New role I'm in is easy but managed by retards who try to pressure you to cover their screw ups and micro manage. I'll likely bounce for a better calmer situation once I get enough experience and use this role to pad my resume.
But Yea I ain't killing myself for money unless of course it's an insane amount
FastEddie215
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Salute to you on that. I'm in the same position as you, started I.T at 27, got my A+ cert and landed a job few months later. After that got my MCSA server 2012 cert and that opened up doors but like you said they care about experience first before anything. You mind PMing me a look at your I.T resume? Most i got to had been $35 an hr, just want to see if there is anything i can add to mine to get to the next level. Salute to you though.
Congrats breh.
Got me wondering if I should look around...I've been working in IT since college and I'm only up to about 28/hr (not that I'm complaining). Although I get damn good benefits where I'm at (retirement plan, plenty of vacation time, casual environment, can call in whenever I feel like it, never have to work weekends/holidays, etc.) so it's hard to leave. I'd hate to give up all that just for more pay, especially if I ended up in a higher stress position.
Got me wondering if I should look around...I've been working in IT since college and I'm only up to about 28/hr (not that I'm complaining). Although I get damn good benefits where I'm at (retirement plan, plenty of vacation time, casual environment, can call in whenever I feel like it, never have to work weekends/holidays, etc.) so it's hard to leave. I'd hate to give up all that just for more pay, especially if I ended up in a higher stress position.
Marci-Senpai
Prosperity, longevity and a sound mind.
This nikka making my weeks pay in a day 
ive failed in life man
ive failed in life manEntropy Fan
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There's dudes making my weeks pay in day too. Just gotta focus on moving upwards and nothing else.This nikka making my weeks pay in a day
Marci-Senpai
Prosperity, longevity and a sound mind.
Respect bro
Entropy Fan
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What do you do? More stress is from senior and management roles. I'm an admin. So they do expect alot from me but I know the program real well so it's not an issue.
I'd never ever take a management role. shyt is slavery
Rick Fox at UNC
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How is the IT job market in Minneapolis? How is your social life?
Entropy Fan
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It's one of the better markets for IT. It's better then the market in Houston. Chicago is also near by and really good. Are you asking about the cities social scene cuz it's not that impressive. I'm not that social so I manage. I got relatives out here so it's tolerable. Its a great place to build yourself up tho
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Get an A+ for dummies book. Study it then take the test and try to get into level 1 desktop support or help desk.
Book is basic. Shouldn't take you more then 3 months