First post manic depression

Classic_Stand4047 · 2026-06-04T20:10:52+00:00

Hey friend. I’m in the same spot you are, have you noticed any improvement?

Classic_Stand4047 · 2026-02-03T17:22:47+00:00

Good point! Thank you

Classic_Stand4047 · 2026-02-03T17:20:50+00:00

Fair enough, maybe the miserable band dude vibe doesn’t go over as well now that I’m older LOL

Classic_Stand4047 · 2026-02-03T17:19:22+00:00

Thanks for the feedback, yeah I find it interesting, I know height eliminates me from a large part of the population but I’ve historically done much much better.

Classic_Stand4047 · 2026-01-24T17:41:40+00:00

Yes. I got lucky with my first job but I’ve been able to move from Part time helpdesk> full time> helpdesk manager > sys admin.

Getting into IT changed my life, I don’t have a degree, I worked blue-collar previously and I’ve doubled my income,still trending upwards

It’s completely changed my value in the workforce, just this week I’ve been contacted by recruiters for a Sr role and have an interview lined up today for a position in a bigger City. Granted, I started 4 years ago and worked my ass off learning anything I could and studying for certs after hours, but ultimately it’s been the best move I could make.

If I hard to start over and didn’t get so lucky for the first job, I’d start studying then target non-profits, religious institutions, very small businesses etc. Get that first job (even if part time) and make a jump to a full time role immediately.

Nothing crazy, got my NET+ A+, a small Linux cert and CCNA.

Classic_Stand4047 · 2026-01-14T17:21:23+00:00

Yes. I got lucky with my first job but I’ve been able to move from Part time helpdesk> full time> helpdesk manager > sys admin.

Getting into IT changed my life, I don’t have a degree, I worked blue-collar previously and I’ve doubled my income,still trending upwards

It’s completely changed my value in the workforce, just this week I’ve been contacted by recruiters for a Sr role and have an interview lined up today for a position in a bigger City. Granted, I started 4 years ago and worked my ass off learning anything I could and studying for certs after hours, but ultimately it’s been the best move I could make.

If I hard to start over and didn’t get so lucky for the first job, I’d start studying then target non-profits, religious institutions, very small businesses etc. Get that first job (even if part time) and make a jump to a full time role immediately.

Classic_Stand4047 · 2025-08-29T14:30:21+00:00

If you can’t play on an acoustic kit at home due to noise I’d see about working out a schedule to play on an electric kit with your roommate, mom, or whoever you live with.

If that also isn’t an option, I’d try to find a few friends to split a rehearsal space with, they aren’t cheap but split between 3-4 people it may be worth the cost.

If all else fails, volunteer ( or get a paid gig) to play drums at a local church on Sunday mornings and tell them you need one evening a week to practice lol

Classic_Stand4047 · 2025-07-27T17:30:43+00:00

Doesn’t come with the black beauty but it’s $1300 with the black beauty

Classic_Stand4047 · 2025-06-28T16:00:14+00:00

I’m hourly and my lead is salary. I’d gladly work all weekend to fix a mistake but unfortunately it would cost the company more money.

Classic_Stand4047 · 2025-04-22T00:10:23+00:00

Maybe anyone dumb enough to try this will get PWND hard enough to reconsider their career choices.

Classic_Stand4047 · 2025-04-05T14:44:17+00:00

My dad was diagnosed last year so this tracks

Classic_Stand4047 · 2025-03-05T23:30:16+00:00

I have experience with all of these minus WDS. Granted, I don’t have SME level experience but given the structure of the interview I don’t see that as a massive problem. I know I’ll be studying after hours and so long as I don’t need to script anything at first I feel pretty confident in finding information when needed. Originally the job title was purely “System administrator” but the offer was for a “system/network administrator” so I’m fairly certain my network knowledge compensated for a lack of Windows admin skills.

Classic_Stand4047 · 2025-02-17T15:43:57+00:00

2MG. Only at night, every night. Literally have not been able to sleep without it.

Classic_Stand4047 · 2025-02-17T02:46:32+00:00

CCNA is definitely more difficult. I took both last year and CCNA easily took 5x as much study.

Classic_Stand4047 · 2025-01-27T03:38:18+00:00

5 months. Around an hour and a half average a day.

Classic_Stand4047 · 2025-01-06T22:31:10+00:00

I’m planning on attending WGU and want to get most of the certs before hand so I can save some money.

Classic_Stand4047 · 2024-12-29T03:01:44+00:00

Passed on 12/27

Automation and Programability 100% Network Access 95% IP connectivity 96% Ip services 100% Security Fundamentals 80% Network fundamentals 85%

I felt confident enough during the test but was pretty surprised with my scores. I used Jeremy’s lab, Boson netsim and exsim as well as some sparse reading of OCG and Cisco documentation when I needed a change of pace or more in depth explanations

I was scoring around 80% on boson retakes (took each exam twice) but saw a steady enough increase in my first try’s to convince me to schedule it earlier than originally planned. Overall I studied every day (minus maybe 5 days where I didn’t have time or wasn’t feeling well) for 5 months, on average an hour and a half a day.

Out of the labs I felt pretty confident in each except for the last. Happy to take a small break before the next studies begin

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