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aaf703 said:
A quick update; I passed my network+ exam this morning. In the process of obtaining this cert, I landed a help desk position in the public sector. I think I’m getting paid decently for it being my first official IT job.

I’ll start working towards CCNA and security+ next. Thank you to all for the advice shared in this thread. :nthat:
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Congratulations!! I regret letting all my certs expire but thankfully I'm no longer frontline IT. I will be getting my ITAM in the coming months (for work) and really want to work on ServiceNow Development.
 


Their company is based in VA too

At first, the company wrote on their LinkedIn that they “conducted an investigation and discovered that a new junior recruiter at our firm was responsible for the offending job posting.” However, they later claimed a former employee “took an existing posting and added discriminatory language, then reposted it through his own account.” The company added that they were a minority-owned business and were pursuing legal action against the rogue poster.
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Anyone already have a ts sci interested in Redondo Beach, CA. Dude told me they can do around 200k and the contract is with an aerospace company and Nasa. And having the ts sci is more important than the experience, they had like network admin, sys admin, linux admin, db admin available it sounds like. I know first response is like well its California 200k aint really 200k but i looked and despite being literally the beach as the name suggests, 1br was running around 1800-2000. Thought id mention it in case someone wanna pm me I’ll throw the alleyoop
 
kenb504 said:
I had a mentor who was very skilled that would make fun of me for working on certs lol.. his whole thing was “I already got the job” lol..

Me, as someone with no college credentials, use certs to somewhat fill the gap & at least look competitive.
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Those certs come in handy if you leave the job.
 

Cisco Systems pulled out of russia and destroyed $23.42m worth of equipment​


Cisco Systems announced it would cease sales in the Russian market in March 2022. Three months later, the company refused to renew its licenses. In addition, at the same time, the American manufacturer announced its withdrawal from Russia and Belarus.

As it became known, Cisco Systems decided to physically destroy spare parts, product demonstrations, equipment and even furniture. The value of the destroyed stock is estimated at ₽1.864 billion ($23.42 million). The company has also disposed of fixed assets worth ₽1 million ($12,600).

By the end of 2022, Cisco Systems had reduced its workforce by a factor of 12 to five employees. The company terminated contracts with the rest in mid-2022, paying them a total of ₽190.6 million ($2.4 million).
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gagadget.com

Cisco Systems pulled out of russia and destroyed $23.42m worth of equipment

Cisco Systems has left the Russian market, destroying tens of millions of dollars worth of equipment and components in the process. This is because the network equipment developer has no plans to resume operations in the country.
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thats like... a few switches and routers + licenses right? lol
 
Was wondering this after a discussion about words per minute typing speed in the Thread About Nothing

What kind of typing technique do you guys use?
When I first started at my job, my coworkers were kinda baffled that I type only with my index fingers, in combination with my middle fingers when applicable.
Meanwhile all my coworkers use all 10 fingers combined.

When I was still in school, I was hitting a wpm rate of 70 with just my 2 to 4 finger technique, which always felt most comfortable and enjoyable to me, so I never really saw the point in changing it.

After my lung surgery I lost control of my pinkie and ring finger on my right hand though due to the elbow positioning during a 4 hour surgery. I can't really move those fingers independently and even if I intensely focus on trying to control one of them, there's barely enough movement to press a key and I can't move them off the key fast enough to prevent it from holding down the key. It's really not something that has ever hindered me though, I can't think of any situation where it has ever been a hinderance. Sure, I'll never be able to type with all 10 fingers but I don't think there's much point in me learning that technique at this point anyway.
 
Asked Bard for advice on passing Sec+ in 2 weeks:

Here are some tips on how to learn Security+ in 2 weeks:

1. **Create a study schedule and stick to it.** Studying for a certification exam can be time-consuming, so it's important to create a study schedule and stick to it. Aim to study for at least 2-3 hours per day, and make sure to take breaks when you need them.
2. **Use a variety of study materials.** There are many different study materials available for the Security+ exam, including books, practice exams, and online courses. Use a variety of materials to help you learn the material and prepare for the exam.
3. **Take practice exams.** Practice exams are a great way to assess your knowledge and prepare for the real exam. There are many practice exams available online, and you can also find practice exams in some study books.
4. **Get help from a tutor or study group.** If you're struggling with certain topics, you may want to consider getting help from a tutor or study group. A tutor can help you understand the material and answer your questions, and a study group can provide you with support and motivation.
5. **Get enough sleep and eat healthy foods.** Studying for a certification exam can be stressful, so it's important to take care of yourself. Make sure to get enough sleep and eat healthy foods to help you stay focused and energized.
6. **Believe in yourself.** The Security+ exam is a challenging exam, but it's definitely possible to pass it if you put in the time and effort. Believe in yourself and your ability to succeed, and you'll be well on your way to passing the exam.

Here are some resources that you may find helpful:

* **Official CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 Study Guide**
* **Professor Messer's Security+ Video Series**
* **Daryl Gibson's Get Certified Get Ahead: SY0-601 Study Guide**
* **CompTIA Security+ Practice Exams**
* **Security+ Study Group**
 
Belgium said:
Was wondering this after a discussion about words per minute typing speed in the Thread About Nothing

What kind of typing technique do you guys use?
When I first started at my job, my coworkers were kinda baffled that I type only with my index fingers, in combination with my middle fingers when applicable.
Meanwhile all my coworkers use all 10 fingers combined.

When I was still in school, I was hitting a wpm rate of 70 with just my 2 to 4 finger technique, which always felt most comfortable and enjoyable to me, so I never really saw the point in changing it.

After my lung surgery I lost control of my pinkie and ring finger on my right hand though due to the elbow positioning during a 4 hour surgery. I can't really move those fingers independently and even if I intensely focus on trying to control one of them, there's barely enough movement to press a key and I can't move them off the key fast enough to prevent it from holding down the key. It's really not something that has ever hindered me though, I can't think of any situation where it has ever been a hinderance. Sure, I'll never be able to type with all 10 fingers but I don't think there's much point in me learning that technique at this point anyway.
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Touch typing for me. Not just using all 10 fingers to manipulate the keyboard, but the ability to type 100% by feel and never having to look for keys.

Obviously physical injury or disability changes everything but barring that circumstance, learning to touch type is crucial imo. Not doing so is akin to writing with a pencil using a hammer grip. Sure it works to a degree but there's no escaping the fact that it reduces dexterity, speed and fluency which ultimately limits productivity.

That said, it's all relative to some degree. 99.99% of us probably type using a QWERTY keyboard layout when Dvorak or Colemak layouts are measurably better in every way when trained for, including for hand health.

On the topic of typing and keyboards, I switched to a Moonlander ergonomic split keyboard with customizable non-standard keyboard layout over a year ago and it's been one of the best tech upgrades I've ever made.

Still a QWERTY layout but all modifier keys like Shift, Alt, Ctrl and Cmd have been assigned to be J/F keys or adjacent. Huge proponent of keyboard short cuts, the intention is to remove my hands from the keyboard as infrequently as possible.



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saw a job posting for a network engineer position and saw this under "requirements"

Physical Demands

  • Standing: over 2/3 percent of the time
  • Walking: over 2/3 percent of the time
  • Sitting: under 1/3 percent of the time
  • Using hands to handle or feel: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
  • Pinching (fine motor skills): under 1/3 percent of the time
  • Wrist deviation: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
  • Keyboarding: under 1/3 percent of the time
  • Pushing: under 1/3 percent of the time
  • Pulling: under 1/3 percent of the time
  • Reaching (with hands and/or arms): between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
  • Climbing (Ascend/Descend): between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
  • Balancing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
  • Stooping: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
  • Kneeling: under 1/3 percent of the time
  • Crouching: under 1/3 percent of the time
  • Crawling: under 1/3 percent of the time
  • Bending: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
  • Twisting: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
  • Squatting: under 1/3 percent of the time
  • Talking: under 1/3 percent of the time
  • Hearing: under 1/3 percent of the time
  • Smelling: under 1/3 percent of the time
  • Repetitive Motions: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
  • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
  • As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.
 
アキラ said:
saw a job posting for a network engineer position and saw this under "requirements"

Physical Demands

  • Standing: over 2/3 percent of the time
  • Walking: over 2/3 percent of the time
  • Sitting: under 1/3 percent of the time
  • Using hands to handle or feel: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
  • Pinching (fine motor skills): under 1/3 percent of the time
  • Wrist deviation: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
  • Keyboarding: under 1/3 percent of the time
  • Pushing: under 1/3 percent of the time
  • Pulling: under 1/3 percent of the time
  • Reaching (with hands and/or arms): between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
  • Climbing (Ascend/Descend): between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
  • Balancing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
  • Stooping: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
  • Kneeling: under 1/3 percent of the time
  • Crouching: under 1/3 percent of the time
  • Crawling: under 1/3 percent of the time
  • Bending: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
  • Twisting: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
  • Squatting: under 1/3 percent of the time
  • Talking: under 1/3 percent of the time
  • Hearing: under 1/3 percent of the time
  • Smelling: under 1/3 percent of the time
  • Repetitive Motions: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
  • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
  • As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.
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True definition of filler. They need to have actual tech people sending requirements over instead of HR guessing.
 
Anybody want one of these jobs. You can check Telos career page too. If tou are going to apply pm me ill give you my name and give me yours so i can send to he, at least guarantee you an interview. And yea I’ll get a referral bonus and I’ll break you back off something


These are described as "hot" or higher priority
IA Privacy Analyst/SME 3 – Remote – (2616)
Ashburn, VA/Remote

Resident Systems Support Specialist – (2566)
Ft Wainwright and Ft Greely, AK

AMHS Engineer Sr – Remote - (2604)
Pentagon, DC

Client Systems Technician – Secret Clearance Required – (2638)
Tinker AFB, OK

Systems Administrator – Secret Clearance Required – (2627)
Barksdale AFB, LA

Client Systems Technician – Secret Clearance Required – (2546)
Cannon AFB, NM

Network Administrator Sr – Top Secret / TSCI Clearance Required – (2453)
Nellis AFB, N
 
Perfect timing i decided to get az 900 next week. So far **** seems dumb simple I am loke 25% through a Udemy. These salary estimations on google gotta be inaccurate no way just this one cert that most people get in a week or less is about to put me deep into 6 figures
 
I wrongly assumed some of these Datacenter roles were simplistic, they now require the same skillset as everything else, networking, linux, programming etc.
 
datznasty said:
Perfect timing i decided to get az 900 next week. So far **** seems dumb simple I am loke 25% through a Udemy. These salary estimations on google gotta be inaccurate no way just this one cert that most people get in a week or less is about to put me deep into 6 figures
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104 w 900 maybe.

900 is just understanding Azure Cloud Capabilities. Nothing more. Nerd knobbing occurs in 104. And it’s a lot. I thought the exam was difficult. Some say it’s easy.

My job is currently doing a cloud pilot. The lead doesn’t even have major Linux experience. Now’s the time to get into cloud especially if ya dealing with the DoD.
 
datznasty said:
Anyone already have a ts sci interested in Redondo Beach, CA. Dude told me they can do around 200k and the contract is with an aerospace company and Nasa. And having the ts sci is more important than the experience, they had like network admin, sys admin, linux admin, db admin available it sounds like. I know first response is like well its California 200k aint really 200k but i looked and despite being literally the beach as the name suggests, 1br was running around 1800-2000. Thought id mention it in case someone wanna pm me I’ll throw the alleyoop
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Tell Them To Move The Job To Chesapeake Beach Or Sandy Point Beach MD And I'll Consider. :lol:
 
datznasty said:
Perfect timing i decided to get az 900 next week. So far **** seems dumb simple I am loke 25% through a Udemy. These salary estimations on google gotta be inaccurate no way just this one cert that most people get in a week or less is about to put me deep into 6 figures
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I've started this in Pluralsight and really need to finish it. Azure experience is big now!
 
AWS as well. There +/- to using either. But Azure definitely making inroads due to the US Gov and O365.

Bro, our shop had a cloud architect. Got canned due to incompetence. I’m sure that’s a $200K job.
 
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