I work in Rock Hill,Sc which is small with very little tech jobs except the telecom company we have here im moving down to Columbia,SC soon which likely increase my chances of getting a better job with better pay because we're doing tasks that warrant us getting paid alot more than just 8.50 an hour plus im in school too but not for computers
IT Certifications and Careers (Official Discussion Thread)
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GollyImGully
Too many wavy women, gotta log outta IG
Crazy feeling when companies (not recruiters) are hitting you up for jobs 
This company that is located downtown NYC hit me up yesterday. I threw out a crazy number told dude yesterday I wont take less than $130k
they scheduled me for an interview next week
I dont even think the company is worth it from the reviews im reading on glassdoor but ill go just for the interview experience
This company that is located downtown NYC hit me up yesterday. I threw out a crazy number told dude yesterday I wont take less than $130k
they scheduled me for an interview next week I dont even think the company is worth it from the reviews im reading on glassdoor but ill go just for the interview experience
Crazy feeling when companies (not recruiters) are hitting you up for jobs
This company that is located downtown NYC hit me up yesterday. I threw out a crazy number told dude yesterday I wont take less than $130k
I dont even think the company is worth it from the reviews im reading on glassdoor but ill go just for the interview experience
130 isnt a crazy number in NYC
GollyImGully
Too many wavy women, gotta log outta IG
For a guy like me with no kids it is
Besides super senior guys idk anyone making that much
For a guy like me with no kids it is
Besides super senior guys idk anyone making that much
Im in Software dev so I guess other areas of IT just pay less.
GollyImGully
Too many wavy women, gotta log outta IG
Ohhh well then yea thats why..From what I see other areas in IT can hit those same numbers though maybe just not as soon
JuditeTormentor
Rookie
Got mine. Wasn't very difficult, but it's buyer beware for your MTA cert. I know that Microsoft is talking about deprecating the entry level cert's. Your best bet would be to scope the market in the area where you plan on working to see if the MTA cert is in demand. If your research determines that there is a demand for that cert and your pay increase would be higher than the cost of preparing for and taking the exam, then forgot it. Otherwise, don't waste your time for letters that won't even be acknowledged by the firms you're pursuing. Better off using that time and money on cert's that would make a difference.
JuditeTormentor
Rookie
Yep. In the long-run, all IT areas pretty much hit parity in terms of compensation. But developers/engineers and data scientists splash in earlier. (Why does it keep trying to include my comment in the original quote??)
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Where should I start if I have no experience? I plan on enrolling into the IT major in my school sometime this year so I just want to get my foot into the door before I start taking classes. I've taken a few programming classes and I've enjoyed them, but the math required coursework is pretty daunting which is why I decided to switch to IT. If any breh can link me to videos/books or anything that will help a novice that would be great.
GollyImGully
Too many wavy women, gotta log outta IG
Exactly they hit it much quicker
But I think if you hustle you can push to those types of salary quick as well, I made nice jumps and I have 4 yrs experience total
JayStarwind
Superstar
Makes much more sense. I'm not as in tuned as most on here but I knew for a fact that with your credentials you should be making at least double what you're making.
Scott Larock
Its hard leaving thecoli but I gotta find a way...
I got a interview but I don't know if I'm good enough to get the job, it's a entry level engineering job
I got a technical certificate in cybersecurity and I'm trying to get my foot in the door, I have little experience.
No active directory experience yet
The guys says it's just basic Networking knowledge
I'm going to embarrass myself again
This shyt really is a all day grind, constantly in front of a book.
I got a technical certificate in cybersecurity and I'm trying to get my foot in the door, I have little experience.
No active directory experience yet
The guys says it's just basic Networking knowledge
I'm going to embarrass myself again
This shyt really is a all day grind, constantly in front of a book.
AyBrehHam Linkin
First Black Brehsident
I got a interview but I don't know if I'm good enough to get the job, it's a entry level engineering job
I got a technical certificate in cybersecurity and I'm trying to get my foot in the door, I have little experience.
No active directory experience yet
The guys says it's just basic Networking knowledge
I'm going to embarrass myself again
This shyt really is a all day grind, constantly in front of a book.
Make sure in the interview you emphasis that you're willing to learn and theyll work with you.
But dont make them think you dont know shyt at all
Scott Larock
Its hard leaving thecoli but I gotta find a way...
Make sure in the interview you emphasis that you're willing to learn and theyll work with you.
But dont make them think you dont know shyt at all
obviously they'll see depending on my answers, I don't know why this dude called me, I mean seriously... I don't wanna embarrass myself with this shyt again.