I would day that im on the Intermediate level with Excel and i haven't messed with Access in quite some time. I'm pretty quick at learning new things though.
This is exactly how it is in most major companies. The higher up a person gets into this field, the more diverse the knowledge needs to be (as it should be), but focusing all your attention on learning Linux and ignoring Windows out of some kind of misinformed, wannabe nerd logic is the worst thing to do from a practical perspective. I've sat in more technical hiring interviews than I can count and if a candidate can't demonstrate a basic knowledge of Windows administration, then they aren't worth the hire. The majority of places need someone that can come in right away and be productive by working on common, highly utilized applications (Windows), not someone that's going to come in and stare dumbly at a Windows Server or Visual Studio while trying to pull that "Linux is so much better, I'm too good to understand Windows" poser attitude. They'll get laughed off the island.
I've been at my current helpdesk gig longer than I care to even say. And I don't even want to say how much I make 
. I havn't moved up at all aside from taking on more of a ledership kinda role. Which is cool but it ain't really helping me in the long run. So I gotta figure something out. It's my fault completly cause I havn't tried to get more certs or anything. The main issue is finding time to study which is something Im sure everyone struggles with. My job now is pretty stressfull so typically when I get home Im 
I gotta figure that out a way to get some study time in. I was looking at testout. Has anyone ever tried that? Im looking for more visual learning. Im not great with just sitting down and reading a book. I want to look into the net+ I may not take the cert since I know it's not alot of value but I need to make sure I got the basics of networking down before I look at anything else.Welcome to the thread breh. I understand your frustration, Ive been at the helpdesk for 5 years and ready to move on up. I come here for motivation to keep pushing and continue to sharpen my skillsI’m still in the process of reading this entire thread. Defiantly a lot of gems have been dropped in this thread. Props to everyone who has contributed.
My IT carrer has been a failure. I know I only have myself to blame. I got my A+ but I did nothing since and all I have done is crappy helpdesk jobs
, once perm, that joint transition to $92,000 per year. I'm going to break the news to my current employer tomorrow. Y'all think giving a 1 week's notice is fukked up? 
Accepted a new job on Monday and they want me to start on the 20th, I'll be cashing in at $42 per hour
Congratulation on the new gig and no one week notice isn't that fukked up, shyt when jobs fire people there's no one week notice just the usual
what is your new job title?Accepted a new job on Monday and they want me to start on the 20th, I'll be cashing in at $42 per hour
What type of developing does this involve, and how much experience do you have?
