IT Certifications and Careers (Official Discussion Thread)

[The Minister Of Culture]

Java will put you in the game....

fyi

Bachelor's + 3 years java = $60k-70k

+ 5 years $85k-$100k


5 years ago...I never thought I could ask for over $85k

That is what is on my profile on dice.com...and they call and email DAILY

Bro can I PM you I got some questions

 

[Silver Surfer]

Bro can I PM you I got some questions

Sure man...

 

[soulfuljah]

I may come back around to it, about to get my CySA+ to renew my other CompTIA certs and then finally taking down the CISSP

I plan on taking 2 months out to study for my CISSP, but just haven't ben able to find the time.

 

[ben anderson]

Any point in still getting certs with a felony?

 

[SouljaVoy]

Man I know yall nikkas seen me ask questions on here before but a nikka is lost and I get different answers from so many sources... some people say learn A+ it's the foundation, others say fukk A+ the money is in Security+ or Network+ . Some other say learn Network+ before A+. I was learning Python, but nikkas was like fukk Python you need to learn Javascript and HTML.

So I'm just gonna say fukk it and learn A+ first then Network+ and go from there. I'll also fukk with Python on the side when I'm bored . Any yall know some free apps to learn A+ or Network+ or free resources websites? I know some sources where I could download some E-books for free, but I can't focus on a book longer than 10 minutes.



Somebody anybody help.

 

[Rozay Oro]

Man I know yall nikkas seen me ask questions on here before but a nikka is lost and I get different answers from so many sources... some people say learn A+ it's the foundation, others say fukk A+ the money is in Security+ or Network+ . Some other say learn Network+ before A+. I was learning Python, but nikkas was like fukk Python you need to learn Javascript and HTML.

So I'm just gonna say fukk it and learn A+ first then Network+ and go from there. I'll also fukk with Python on the side when I'm bored . Any yall know some free apps to learn A+ or Network+ or free resources websites? I know some sources where I could download some E-books for free, but I can't focus on a book longer than 10 minutes.



Somebody anybody help.

Literally go through this thread, and no I don't mean start from page 1. Keep reading each previous page. shyt is full of gems

 

[SouljaVoy]

Literally go through this thread, and no I don't mean start from page 1. Keep reading each previous page. shyt is full of gems

will do.
I'm tired of taking fake free courses, then right in the middle or after the first lesson they ask for a credit card...
I just wanna learn.

 

[David_TheMan]

Got my first offer...thanks to all for y’all advice...quitting my delivery job and getting these certs was worth it.

congrats man.
Never stop pushing breh

 

[David_TheMan]

The CEH a stack?
I thought about going for it, but I'm going to go the SANS route. Studying for the GCIH now and hopefully can get up in this SEC503 class and then go through the advanced hacking.
.

Best of luck to you, the SANS route is no joke, very expensive, but your skill level will never be in question on that route.

 

[FreshAIG]

Man I know yall nikkas seen me ask questions on here before but a nikka is lost and I get different answers from so many sources... some people say learn A+ it's the foundation, others say fukk A+ the money is in Security+ or Network+ . Some other say learn Network+ before A+. I was learning Python, but nikkas was like fukk Python you need to learn Javascript and HTML.

So I'm just gonna say fukk it and learn A+ first then Network+ and go from there. I'll also fukk with Python on the side when I'm bored . Any yall know some free apps to learn A+ or Network+ or free resources websites? I know some sources where I could download some E-books for free, but I can't focus on a book longer than 10 minutes.



Somebody anybody help.

Here's a Study Guide that I got off Reddit

Comptia A+ 901 Study Guide

Comptia A+ 902 Study Guide

The best way to remember material and really understand is to put a computer together from scratch. Find an old laptop, order an old computer off ebay for like 50-75 dollars and buy motherboards, hard drives, fans, etc...and put them together, take them out, etc. Trust me, it's the easiest way to learn it. I've been studying for the A+ for a minute and was lost, as soon as I started doing real life work on computers and not just reading and watching videos, I'm finally fully understanding it.

 

[SouljaVoy]

Here's a Study Guide that I got off Reddit

Comptia A+ 901 Study Guide

Comptia A+ 902 Study Guide

The best way to remember material and really understand is to put a computer together from scratch. Find an old laptop, order an old computer off ebay for like 50-75 dollars and buy motherboards, hard drives, fans, etc...and put them together, take them out, etc. Trust me, it's the easiest way to learn it. I've been studying for the A+ for a minute and was lost, as soon as I started doing real life work on computers and not just reading and watching videos, I'm finally fully understanding it.

That's actually the series of videos I've found a couple days ago in this thread and been watching it. It's a good series!
And preciate the tip brethren.

 

[Virtuous_Brotha]

Last week of my contract gig the thought of being unemployed next week is kinda scary hope i find something quick

 

[Obreh Winfrey]

Last week of my contract gig the thought of being unemployed next week is kinda scary hope i find something quick

Please tell me you've been looking in the lead up to this

 

[Virtuous_Brotha]

Please tell me you've been looking in the lead up to this

For the past three weeks yes but to no avali forgot how slow recruitment is these days taking weeks to set up interviews and shyt while your war chest suffers

 

[Henryflo1]

I got an offer at Columbia for a helpdesk job. I think the rate is kinda low and it’s part time, should I renegotiate the pay or no