IT Certifications and Careers (Official Discussion Thread)

[UltimateHustler]

Just got the Sec+! Now I got the initial trinity complete of A+,Net+, and Sec+. I know somebody in gov work that will sponsor me for a security clearance. Been only working in this field for 10 months but feels like I'm making gains already.

Best place to study for the A+?

 

[krexzen]

so i entertained a recruiter on linkedin....

100% remote never need to go in an office no matter what

160k+ salary, wont adjust to location

Job description is work im already doing

sent resume over after the call

havent heard from her since

Third party staffing agency or the actual company’s HR rep? I’m always skeptical when it’s a staffing agency. More often than not they feed all of their potential applicants the same line. I would guess the only name they submit to the company is the applicant who asked for the least amount of compensation.

 

[GollyImGully]

Third party staffing agency or the actual company’s HR rep? I’m always skeptical when it’s a staffing agency. More often than not they feed all of their potential applicants the same line. I would guess the only name they submit to the company is the applicant who asked for the least amount of compensation.

3rd party i typically ignore these types and now i remember why

 

[NYtymes]

Where can i find the best practice questions for the A+ ? Im trying to lock in and get the cert over the summer

 

[RAW_SPK]

After reading this thread and discussing it with some trusted friends ima try and shoot for the AWS Solutions architect cert

 

[jmegamar]

Best place to study for the A+?

I know it's different for everybody but my system is watch prof Messer vids while also taking notes. Also I would suggest if you can get your hands somewhat on some actual hardware that they reference it helps to make it make more sense and how everything fits together. Also with A+ I feel it depends on what level of knowledge you have before starting. A+ just covers so much shyt so I would honestly look at the objectives see what you already know and skip over that and focus on things you know little about or don't know at all.

 

[UltimateHustler]

I know it's different for everybody but my system is watch prof Messer vids while also taking notes. Also I would suggest if you can get your hands somewhat on some actual hardware that they reference it helps to make it make more sense and how everything fits together. Also with A+ I feel it depends on what level of knowledge you have before starting. A+ just covers so much shyt so I would honestly look at the objectives see what you already know and skip over that and focus on things you know little about or don't know at all.

Thank you

 

[Splash]

Congrats @Snoopy Loops

 

[Splash]

On a seperate note brehs, been living the psudo retirement life, shyt been beautiful

Gym anytime
Me and my son been real tight, get to drop him off the nursery every day and he screams in excitement when i go to pick him up

Had time to explore different business options


I really dont wana work again till winter but got a new crib and about to spend like 50 to 60 racks over the next few months doing it up and extension

My girl been buying all sorts of gadgets lately

Bought my brother a 65 inch samsung for his new crib

 

[UltimateHustler]

On a seperate note brehs, been living the psudo retirement life, shyt been beautiful

Gym anytime
Me and my son been real tight, get to drop him off the nursery every day and he screams in excitement when i go to pick him up

Had time to explore different business options


I really dont wana work again till winter but got a new crib and about to spend like 50 to 60 racks over the next few months doing it up and extension

My girl been buying all sorts of gadgets lately

Bought my brother a 65 inch samsung for his new crib

congrats. How did you reach semi-retirement? What’s your age if you don’t mind me asking?

 

[Splash]

congrats. How did you reach semi-retirement? What’s your age if you don’t mind me asking?

Its not actually retirement just feels like it

Just a career break that I now never want to end
31 security consultant but I do wanna be out the game soon, just need more passive revenues

 

[UltimateHustler]

Got it. Is the break due to covid and working remotely or did you just decide to freelance for a little while?

Crypto Hail Mary score?

Either way congrats and enjoy

 

[Splash]

Got it. Is the break due to covid and working remotely or did you just decide to freelance for a little while?

Crypto Hail Mary score?

Either way congrats and enjoy

I only work contracts but over the last 2 years I been juggling 2 or 3 at once

Last one ended last month and they wanted me to go perm I said no and that was that

We were blessed to hit some pretry big milestones during this whole pandemic so said fukk it, gonna enjoy the summer

 

[UltimateHustler]

I only work contracts but over the last 2 years I been juggling 2 or 3 at once

Last one ended last month and they wanted me to go perm I said no and that was that

We were blessed to hit some pretry big milestones during this whole pandemic so said fukk it, gonna enjoy the summer

Awesome. Got to enjoy those rare sweet spots in life my brother. Congrats

 

[Mirin4rmfar]

Its not actually retirement just feels like it

Just a career break that I now never want to end
31 security consultant but I do wanna be out the game soon, just need more passive revenues

We are the same age, I am trying to move to security consulting next year? Which area do you focus on?