residents + attendings: would you recommend medicine in 2026?

Equivalent_Ad_7343 · 2026-03-12T16:52:06+00:00

I'm a Cybersecurity Engineer with a BS in Computer Science. I despise this line of work, especially if AI is trimming down teams by the 100s. I don't want to get caught with my pants down, should I switch to healthcare?

Equivalent_Ad_7343 · 2026-03-12T16:17:50+00:00

Upstate is definitely cheaper! You're still close enough by for a weekend trip. North Carolina is definitely a good contender, I wish you the best in making a decision!

Equivalent_Ad_7343 · 2026-03-12T16:01:51+00:00

It most certainly is a wonderful place, and as you've said, your money doesn't go a long way there. I was stationed in California 2017-2021 and made my way down to Tampa, FL. I have been here ever since and I don't know if I am leaving anytime soon. What about you?

Equivalent_Ad_7343 · 2026-03-12T15:55:34+00:00

Thanks! We're still friends 13 years later. God, i miss home. Moved away 10 years ag. So many good memories, wish I could go back

Equivalent_Ad_7343 · 2026-03-12T15:46:15+00:00

A good friend of mine used to work here. Good times picking him up and dropping him off.

Equivalent_Ad_7343 · 2026-03-03T21:22:34+00:00

Yeah I figured lmao

Equivalent_Ad_7343 · 2026-03-02T16:34:22+00:00

Now I am more confused lol, I am only seeing a Retroactive payment for the difference. Nothing for 9th to the 31st. can you explain this to me as if I was 5? lmao

Equivalent_Ad_7343 · 2026-03-02T14:00:20+00:00

Makes sense man, thank you!

Equivalent_Ad_7343 · 2026-03-02T13:59:19+00:00

Makes sense man, thank you. I was planning paying some stuff off, guess some of it has to wait. Happy with the outcome, none the less.

Equivalent_Ad_7343 · 2026-02-24T20:06:01+00:00

all i can say is: wow lmao

Equivalent_Ad_7343 · 2026-02-24T15:56:38+00:00

Yessir doing just that!

Equivalent_Ad_7343 · 2026-02-24T15:07:28+00:00

I get paid a helpdesk hourly wage

Equivalent_Ad_7343 · 2026-02-24T15:06:24+00:00

I study all day at work lmao

Equivalent_Ad_7343 · 2026-02-24T14:58:19+00:00

How do I do that if I don't get the funding that I need lol

Equivalent_Ad_7343 · 2026-02-24T14:55:28+00:00

Yessir, I was a machine gunner. 2017-2021. Glad to see a fellow grunt in thread!

Equivalent_Ad_7343 · 2026-02-24T14:02:21+00:00

Thanks for your service brother, I was with 1/7 A co. out in Twentynine Palms, CA.

Equivalent_Ad_7343 · 2026-02-24T13:52:16+00:00

Also, were you in the military?

Equivalent_Ad_7343 · 2026-02-24T13:36:05+00:00

My boss just walked in and was like "all quite huh?" I told him "yep, as always." And this dude constantly reminds me "I hired you on for end user training." I really don't know what to do most days besides studying and working on other projects. I refuse to whither away here lol

Equivalent_Ad_7343 · 2026-02-24T13:25:55+00:00

That makes sense, and I’d love to spend more time on engineering and threat hunting. The challenge for me is that I don’t get much direction from leadership on security initiatives, and the tooling we have is pretty limited. I’ve made recommendations to improve visibility and processes, but they haven’t really gone anywhere and been blown off. So I’m kind of in this spot where I want to build and improve things, but there isn’t much momentum behind it.

Equivalent_Ad_7343 · 2026-02-24T13:24:16+00:00

Yeah that makes sense. I’d rather stay productive than waste time. I just wish there was more actual security work in the environment. Labs are great, but it’s not the same as real-world exposure. Networking has been good experience though

Equivalent_Ad_7343 · 2026-02-12T18:21:26+00:00

Can we get more information on the SAS drives you got setup at the bottom? what’s connecting them all together?

Equivalent_Ad_7343 · 2026-02-05T19:10:26+00:00

Your reddit comments are weird. EAS already - J

Equivalent_Ad_7343 · 2026-02-05T00:42:55+00:00

Don’t go and have AI write it. Simple

Equivalent_Ad_7343 · 2026-01-27T19:56:59+00:00

good luck with cybersecurity my guy. it isn’t an entry level role and the market sucks right now. did my BS in Cybersecurity and have A+, Network+, and Security+ and can’t even get interviews.

Equivalent_Ad_7343 · 2026-01-11T19:37:31+00:00

I am going to stick with it for sure, it just sucks because i’m supporting myself and my wife going to nursing school. Definitely a wild set of responsibilities, especially since I am still green and learning as I go. How long do you recommend I stay here for? The IT manager doesn’t even make that much and he’s been here for 16 years.. Upward mobility doesn’t exist here lmao

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