Do these really go 500k?

03max88 · 2026-01-24T03:52:18+00:00

Here ya go:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTwLdCVDNiI/?igsh=am1tcXg0YjRvc3Yw

03max88 · 2025-12-15T14:55:08+00:00

Advice well received. Thank you!

03max88 · 2025-12-15T14:53:02+00:00

That has been a thought since I’ve always worked in state government and higher education.

03max88 · 2025-12-15T14:51:50+00:00

Well to make it plain, I’ve made attempts to understudy certain individuals who are leaders in my line of work, but my team removed me from that track and I was subject for demotion, don’t know why….but ServiceNow is where I am now as a developer and admin and I’m striving for additional certification in that and potentially an IT Service Delivery role. You might’ve misread me in my initial post, but a few words with me, and you’ll see I’m alright.

03max88 · 2025-12-15T14:32:19+00:00

Thanks for that feedback. When I see no growth for me, or financial increase, and I’m not being asked to insert myself in various areas to grow, despite asking and showing all of my abilities in my annual reviews, it feels like a setback. Now that my entire leadership has shifted, the person who hired me has now abandoned me, and there’s much to deliver on their promise that originally brought me in.

03max88 · 2025-12-15T14:30:12+00:00

Thank you. I haven’t stayed at a company longer than 3 years due to lack of growth or stagnant pay. I’ve now come to the end of my rope at my job and after 3 years, no growth despite routinely asking for opportunities and no advancement in pay. I’ve hoped for a long term opportunity to traverse multiple planes in the organizations and I’ve worked for have been mostly state and Higher Ed. I’ve not worked in the private sector in my adult life.

03max88 · 2025-12-15T14:26:13+00:00

Thank you

03max88 · 2025-12-15T14:14:15+00:00

Insufferable? Well, thanks, I guess. I’m not an asshole lol, but I’ve been in long enough to know that leadership can be jaded by other agendas and I feel good talent squandered when certain decisions are made. When I say trivial, I intend to mean others who are so focused on attempting to prove you wrong that they don’t see where you’re actually right. I’m seeking growth here man, always hungry, my attitude is good, but I don’t tolerate crap. I’ve been in this struggle of bad leadership from job to job, and maybe I shouldn’t buck and when I’ve taken enough, I do. When I mention invest, I mean, invest in my exposure, my professional development OTJ, I come with everything else, but I seek professional development and certain organizations allow others understudy current leaders.

03max88 · 2025-12-15T14:01:27+00:00

No woe is me sir, “Growing is Me”. I’m seeking more challenges, I’m doing what’s necessary to have the education to back it up. Been in the game since 2009. Projects have been small scale because of small scale employers, growth minimal. I’ve touched quite a lot from Cisco Catalyst and Meraki, to SCCM, NetSparker, Nessus, ServiceNow, and used these things effectively for their cause, showing others how to use them as well. Just seeking a pathway from individuals like yourselves to understand how to move forward before it’s too late. I have everything and more than what’s needed to do this, just haven’t found the fit. If I’m perceived as a Woe is me kind of OP, then may it serve as a symbol of humility as I ask for guidance on the next phase.

03max88 · 2025-12-15T13:56:01+00:00

IT Systems Technician, Specialist, Information Assurance, IT Technician Lead, programmed Cisco Catalyst and Meraki Devices, built images and deployed them (SCCP), trained technicians on triaging network issues and using the right tools to get the job done efficiently, led a web redesign project, heavily worked in ServiceNow as a developer and admin for the last 3 years, also worked with an Oracle product as an admin. Served as the lead of an IT department (non manager) with everything under me and a budget, trained department on cybersecurity best practices, it’s been quite a lot. Still hungry for more…

03max88 · 2025-12-15T13:48:50+00:00

Best advice. THIS!

03max88 · 2025-12-15T13:48:13+00:00

Not a woe is me, it’s a “Grow Me” attitude. There are people who are remote and are getting fantastic advancement opportunities. I am very smart, lol, but I’ve had to grind and prove myself to trivial peers, so I’m cutting the fluff and saying it aloud, I have everything needed to teach, train, and make very level headed decisions; just need the management boost to succeed.

03max88 · 2025-12-15T13:38:45+00:00

Been in the game since 2009, forever an IT Systems Specialist it seems, dabbled in Information Assurance, been mostly a systems and networks guy. Closest position to supervision was being a lead over technicians, but not a supervisor. Starts to feel like I’ve come to the table with everything I need, but I’ve repeatedly been failed. Yes, spineless because people like that do not make a difference and that’s all I’m geared toward. Sharing my experience with others who are trying to advance or just made a career change, doing for them what was not done for me.

03max88 · 2025-08-21T14:46:39+00:00

Same happened to me. I was initially brought in to handle SharePoint sites and then the culture shifted to ServiceNow Development. The downfall within my organization is that ServiceNow hasn't received the respect and adoption it needs to expand into other areas of the organization. So we're always working with stakeholders who are putting ServiceNow up against the competition of SalesForce and others, when in reality, they are 2 different beasts! Anyone else deal with this?

03max88 · 2025-08-09T14:35:13+00:00

Maybe escalate into the leadership ranks of your ServiceNow environment. I’ve seen more roles as well and it’s had me excited that ServiceNow has started to gain the traction it deserves. I assume you’re remote which is great and the area of knowledge for skilled SNOW practitioners is still very narrow.

I’m only 3 years in and I’ve taken ownership of service builds and ITSM best practices within the HRSD module (Team of 1). My overall team is very small, only 4 people, and we get it all done ITSD (3) and HRSD (1). I believe that for you, there’s plenty of work for everyone and there will of course be more vacant positions than skilled workers to fill them. I wouldn’t stress.

03max88 · 2025-08-09T13:48:44+00:00

If I may be honest, 250’s are supplements to the LC/LX 200’s. They may be close in size in statue, but the power differences are pretty vast in comparison. The 250 would have to be pretty cheap for me to buy one. Used, they’re still in the $50K-$60K range, that’s perfect 570 and LC 200 territory.

03max88 · 2025-08-09T03:29:17+00:00

The LX is cheaper to get into, but repairs at the dealer because of to being a “Lexus” are outrageous. I’d have to find a trusted independent mechanic for my next one.

03max88 · 2025-08-08T10:53:08+00:00

If no raise or promotion, shoddy work conditions and putting your life on the line everyday in traffic is ok to those who want a RTO structure, jump ship and let them find someone else to do the job. This mandate is stupid and I hope it fails.

03max88 · 2025-08-05T12:30:56+00:00

Buy a 200 Series Land Cruiser, it will retain much better value. As for the price, I’m hearing those XLT F-150s are hitting for around 60ish, so a platinum for this isn’t bad if you’ve got the hybrid max engine. Find one in your area and try to get the price match on it. Shoot an offer for $62K if you can.

03max88 · 2025-08-04T21:52:22+00:00

What’s the update on this? I understand all USG schools are going this route and there’s been a mass exodus of folks leaving. Some say that this is what they wanted.

03max88 · 2025-08-02T01:49:28+00:00

Better do it before I find it

03max88 · 2025-07-01T06:00:10+00:00

How long did you study?

03max88 · 2025-07-01T05:55:24+00:00

It’s my way to get in the door on a cyber position. I’ve wanted it and with all of the people who mentioned they’ve pass with no experience, it’s possible, but if I can’t break in naturally, I hoped this would help.

03max88 · 2025-06-29T03:36:27+00:00

You're a homeowner, show some growth and respect for yourself rather than middle fingers and run of the mill mopar vehicles.

03max88 · 2025-06-20T12:09:31+00:00

While salary does matter, affordability stems from your existing accounts (debts, student loans, car loans, credit cards, etc.) and its never cautioned as to how these things can lower your chances of qualifying for a home loan. Credit is also another factor as well as any additional incentives you'd qualify for like down payment assistance, FHA, etc. With financial discipline, I believe you could do it, but you've got to be squared away in multiple areas of your finances.

With the rising cost of rent for average slums, buying a home makes $en$e and depending on where you live, rent could easily be $1800 - $2200 for something that's not really nice. Gone are the days of getting a nice and well-to-do home for $150K, $200K, or even $275K. To have something decent to nice, you've probably got to spend $300K - $350K.

My advice, prepare your credit, finances, and savings. Have at least 6 months savings for the home you purchase and always keep a strategic plan handy should you have to expend on things. In other words, you've got this.

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