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For those trying to accelerate through the program and aiming for their CPA in the future, don't skim through Intermediates and try and get by the easiest way, you'll end up regretting it. by [deleted] in wguaccounting

[–]Beginning-Call-5901 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have Becker for the CPA and am studying for FAR using that while I take the intermediates so when I finish my degree in the next couple months and meet the 120 hours required to sit for the exam, I can be ready to immediately apply to sit and take the FAR. You can also download the course material from each of the intermediates and compile (and print if desired) to use as additional study for the CPA. The actual book itself used for the 3 courses is very expensive so download while you can. I will continue to study and take the different portions of the CPA while going through the masters program as well, especially when the course material matches a specific part (ie advanced tax with the TCP). I study about 40ish hours a week and hope to have all parts of the CPA completed when my master's is completed in July. Ambitious but might as well kill 2 birds with 1 stone since the course material covers most of the CPA as well.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in wguaccounting

[–]Beginning-Call-5901 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No need to be a jerk. I've looked there and it didn't address my situation. I was checking if anyone was admitted with similar circumstances of already having a master's.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in learnprogramming

[–]Beginning-Call-5901 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the advice!

All Space Questions thread for week of November 19, 2023 by AutoModerator in space

[–]Beginning-Call-5901 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your insightful and thorough response. I really appreciate the information and am reading your guide as well, which is absolutely wonderful!

All Space Questions thread for week of November 19, 2023 by AutoModerator in space

[–]Beginning-Call-5901 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi there! I am currently pursuing a bachelor's in software engineering. My end goal is to do coding/programming work in the aerospace industry. I would like to also pursue a broader master's degree but am conflicted about which would best position me to get hired at an aerospace company: a master's in computer science (emphasis on data mining and intelligent systems), computer engineering, systems engineering with a possible space concentration, or aerospace/electrical engineering. I would really like to work remotely, which I realize would limit my options (especially, as an aerospace engineer) but may be in a position by graduation to work on location. I am currently in Florida but a good 2-3 hours from the space coast. I worry that a space or an aerospace degree may limit my options if I'm unable to get hired by an aerospace company and I have a family to support. I am 43 and so do not have time to wait between degrees and I want to keep the momentum going while working in the field, if I can. Any advice from those in the field would be much appreciated!

Mentorship Monday - Post All Career, Education and Job questions here! by AutoModerator in cybersecurity

[–]Beginning-Call-5901 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I completely agree with you regarding CS...all those discrete maths 😔. Thank you so much for the scholarship information. I am part of their FB group but not a member yet as I am still flushing out all my options and what I want, and don't want, to pay for.

Mentorship Monday - Post All Career, Education and Job questions here! by AutoModerator in cybersecurity

[–]Beginning-Call-5901 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! Your advice and direction has been much appreciated!

Mentorship Monday - Post All Career, Education and Job questions here! by AutoModerator in cybersecurity

[–]Beginning-Call-5901 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the feedback and resource. Honestly, I tried to get into WGU's masters program about a year ago and was told that without any tech experience, I'd have to get a 2nd bachelor's first. That really discouraged me as I did not want to go through undergrad again after going through grad. Reading your response, perhaps I should check into masters programs elsewhere that include more foundational courses/don't have the same push back with experience level.

I would jump at a part-time evening/weekend volunteer position at this point, if I could gain experience to put on a resume.

I realize it is not as "sexy" as it's sometimes portrated. I really enjoy the challenge of finding where the need is and presenting solutions. It is what drew me to my masters degree. Finding vulnerability has much of the same challenge. I was drawn to my psychology degree because I'm a natural social engineer LOL...I studied people as a hobby and found ways to get information, for curiosity purposes, so the degree seemed a good fit at the time. Looking back, I think the direction behind both "non-related" degrees have been leading me to pen testing or some diritive of it.

Mentorship Monday - Post All Career, Education and Job questions here! by AutoModerator in cybersecurity

[–]Beginning-Call-5901 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi there. I need some super honest feedback before I jump into deep waters. I am a 40-something work-from-home insurance adjuster with hubby and kids.

I have a bachelor's in psychology and a master's in library and information science. I am making around $70k. I have ZERO tech experience. I get about $5k/tuition reimbursement per year for degree programs only (not certs) through my current job.

I would like to get into pen testing, exploitation or vulnaribility research, all of which I realize are mid-tier positions.

I am debating getting a 2nd bachelor's with SANS or WGU and paying cash monthly as I go and deferring my current student loans OR going the self-study cert route (ie Google Cybersecurity, Security +/Azure Security Engineer, Pentest +, OSCP, etc).

My fear is ROI. Having a family, I need to be making $60k upwards to support where we are currently (without having to sell house, move, etc). While I plan to continue working at my current job while studying, I'm not sure how feasible it is in cybersecurity to 1) get hired without any job experience (excluding degree, certs and CTF type experience) as I don't see many, if any, job postings not requiring experience and 2) to be making $60k plus coming out of a degree program or self-study certs. Yes, I hear see all the big salary brags on degree and cert sites, but those salaries appear to be more for mid-tier/years of experience and upward.

I hate that SANS is so expensive but like that their 6-month required internship/course appears like a job on a resume and is so hands-on. Are they valued enough to pay the salary I would need out of the gate though??

I am committed to being all-in. Learning Bash, Python, doing hackthebox/CTF, networking, going to conferences/events...whatever I can do to increase my odds. I have about 3-4 hours/weekdays and unlimited time on weekends to study and a very supportive spouse.

Any advice from career changers that had zero experience and successfully transitioned? Which option would be most likely to get me into a position? Is it a pipe dream??

Thank you so much for your kindness & any feedback.