IT Certifications and Careers (Official Discussion Thread)

[kevm3]

More than anything, I'm trying to make time to learn some Java, but Javascript is taking up the majority of my time.. Java is quite the verbose language.

I've pretty much got javascript syntax down. What I really have to do from a language perspective is really get a deeper understanding of closures and their uses and concepts such as memoization. Javascript is a relatively small language, but some of the concepts such as closures and the prototypical inheritance system get very deep.

 

[kevm3]

I have to do some javascript for my job.

you using it on the server-side or client-side?

 

[tofuspeedstar]

Finally doing ok for myself. New job starts on the 2nd of next month. Great company, lots of room to grow, and potential to make 100k before 30.

After everything that's gone wrong past 6 months, I can finally take a breath.

Feels good bros.

 

[King Sun]

Finally doing ok for myself. New job starts on the 2nd of next month. Great company, lots of room to grow, and potential to make 100k before 30.

After everything that's gone wrong past 6 months, I can finally take a breath.

Feels good bros.

Summary of your career path?

 

[tofuspeedstar]

Summary of your career path?

Started at helpdesk, moved to system admin, now in a system admin role with a bigger company and more potential to get into project management.

Plus more money.

 

[patscorpio]

Finally doing ok for myself. New job starts on the 2nd of next month. Great company, lots of room to grow, and potential to make 100k before 30.

After everything that's gone wrong past 6 months, I can finally take a breath.

Feels good bros.

management is where its at breh

 

[FastEddie215]

Started at helpdesk, moved to system admin, now in a system admin role with a bigger company and more potential to get into project management.

Plus more money.

congrats breh. what type of certs do you have? I am currently working on my MCSA 2012 right now. trying to get out of helpdesk asap on to system/network admin roles

 

[FreshFromATL]

More than anything, I'm trying to make time to learn some Java, but Javascript is taking up the majority of my time.. Java is quite the verbose language.

I've pretty much got javascript syntax down. What I really have to do from a language perspective is really get a deeper understanding of closures and their uses and concepts such as memoization. Javascript is a relatively small language, but some of the concepts such as closures and the prototypical inheritance system get very deep.

At this point, you're better off trying to get you some type of entry level job (or internship) using the language. That's the only way you'll ultimately get better by working on real world problems in a actual work environment. Also, that's the only way you will truly grasp (and appreciate) some of those complicated concepts.

 

[tofuspeedstar]

congrats breh. what type of certs do you have? I am currently working on my MCSA 2012 right now. trying to get out of helpdesk asap on to system/network admin roles

None worthwhile..A+, I just worked my ass off. Once I get into Project Management definitely going for my PMP.

 

[FastEddie215]

None worthwhile..A+, I just worked my ass off. Once I get into Project Management definitely going for my PMP.

Ok cool. How much experience do you have at each level? I'm just curious since I feel we are both almost going in the same path as each other as far as career

 

[tofuspeedstar]

Ok cool. How much experience do you have at each level? I'm just curious since I feel we are both almost going in the same path as each other as far as career

5 years at helpdesk.

2 1/2 years at System Admin

Admin/Helpdesk overlap because my prior job I held both roles.

New job i'll be a lower level system admin than I was previously, but, the pay, growth potential and benefits far outweigh anything I have before.

Also, just to prove a much debated point that degree doesn't matter. I have a BA in Communications.

 

[Kane]

I'm about to start college and I want to get into the IT game, but idk what to major in. Should i major in Computer Science or Information Technology? Would one offer more potential money over the other or does it even matter?

 

[DF is BUSY]

None worthwhile..A+, I just worked my ass off. Once I get into Project Management definitely going for my PMP.

hey breh, i was thinking of getting my A+ soon too, got any reading material recommendations?

 

[FreshFromATL]

I'm about to start college and I want to get into the IT game, but idk what to major in. Should i major in Computer Science or Information Technology? Would one offer more potential money over the other or does it even matter?

The money comes when you actually know how to do shyt. Not from you saying "I got a degree in CS!! " or "I got a degree in IT!! "

 

[Kane]

The money comes when you actually know how to do shyt. Not from you saying "I got a degree in CS!! " or "I got a degree in IT!! "

Right, but I'm wondering if you can get into it through either avenue because I've seen both degrees mentioned. Also, are certs necessary if u have a BS, or should you get both?