IT Certifications and Careers (Official Discussion Thread)
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daboywonder2002
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Network Security Engineer, $64/hr, 5 years exp.
one of my friends just got a job at first data. He said he's getting paid pretty well. this is the office in Delaware though.
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I trained Sheng Long and Shonuff
I get emailed at least once a month about a job at first data. Either they're growing like crazy or their turnover rate is high as fukk
daboywonder2002
Superstar
I get emailed at least once a month about a job at first data. Either they're growing like crazy or their turnover rate is high as fukk
https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/First-Data-Reviews-E1787.htm. read those reviews bruh
daboywonder2002
Superstar
Pros
The people at First Data are great! That's it, nothing else. Don't come to FD. Everyone is trying to get out.
Cons
Everything. Stay far away. They bring you here and then do everything to screw their employees. Cut all benefits, misrepresented stock opportunity to new hires - blatantly lied. No 401k match. No regard for employees - viewed as easily replaceable. Wouldn't know talent if it hit them in the face - and don't know how to develop and engage their talent. Lie to employees about everything and put a 'spin' on everything. No integrity, 0 ethics. The worst company I have ever worked for. Would never refer an enemy here. CEO is constantly devising new ways to take money from employees. What company pays more stock than cash to the majority of employees? First Data. CEO may have been good at Chase but why wasn't he next in line for CEO? He has no people skills and just doesn't give a hoot about employees. Too much more to list. Stay away.Show Less
The people at First Data are great! That's it, nothing else. Don't come to FD. Everyone is trying to get out.
Cons
Everything. Stay far away. They bring you here and then do everything to screw their employees. Cut all benefits, misrepresented stock opportunity to new hires - blatantly lied. No 401k match. No regard for employees - viewed as easily replaceable. Wouldn't know talent if it hit them in the face - and don't know how to develop and engage their talent. Lie to employees about everything and put a 'spin' on everything. No integrity, 0 ethics. The worst company I have ever worked for. Would never refer an enemy here. CEO is constantly devising new ways to take money from employees. What company pays more stock than cash to the majority of employees? First Data. CEO may have been good at Chase but why wasn't he next in line for CEO? He has no people skills and just doesn't give a hoot about employees. Too much more to list. Stay away.Show Less
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I trained Sheng Long and Shonuff
Fell short on that net+ exam.Debating on if I should try it again. Im just not really interested in the material the way I was when I studied for A+. Maybe networking ain't my lane. Ive read that I should get the net+ before attempting security plus. Would yall agree with that?
Don't waste your time/money going for the Network+. Companies never ask for it. If you want to learn networking go for the CCENT/CCNA.
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I trained Sheng Long and Shonuff
Around 27/hr.
Not coli baller status yet
How many years of experience you got
If you got more than 3 years and you only making $27/hr you fukking up
My one goal is to get y'all to realize there is REAL money out there in IT. Don't settle for $27/hr, settle for $72/hr
daboywonder2002
Superstar
I wanna get into healthcare IT. but I'm not having any luck getting into the hospitals. I plan on going back to school to finish up my biology degree. Or should I get some certs. What certs would you recommend for Health IT?
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I trained Sheng Long and Shonuff
What do you mean by health IT?
daboywonder2002
Superstar
doing IT work in a hospital or healthcare setting. dealing with their systems
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I trained Sheng Long and Shonuff
Ok, there's no such thing as Health IT FYI. Hospitals use the same infrastructure as any other business. If you really want to work in a hospital, familiarize yourself with HIPAA, HITRUST, and HITECH.
from my experience...its political and most hospitals really want someone to have some sort of healthcare background (IT or non IT) to break into that area
i've tried so many times
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I trained Sheng Long and Shonuff
from my experience...its political and most hospitals really want someone to have some sort of healthcare background (IT or non IT) to break into that area
i've tried so many times
I'm confused why do y'all "want" to work in healthcare
I used to and its no different than any other environment
