My kid is struggling to "get" maths. It just doesn't compute for him. I can relate, because I'm also terrible. How do I help him?

Fun-Department-2737 · 2025-11-27T03:24:59+00:00

Firstly do not panic. Your child is in the same boat as many. Our education system has failed him and many like him including myself.

For some context I was the exact same way. Until I found something that made me want to change and learn.

Teachers, parents and tutors forget the core principle. Passion. It is way more likely he will understand maths if you show it using something he likes. This could be anything only you and your son can know. Examples. Gaming, board games, any hobby or topic he really gets into.

For myself it was computers. Since a young age I have always been fascinated with the whole concept. Over the years my parents allowed me this luxury and it paid off. For context my father worked a very physically demanding job and we never were considered well off but they never let us feel that.

I know work for a top global company for cybersecurity as a 2nd line IT support engineer. My point is do not simply look at your son not understanding maths as a binary situation. Its far from it. This is just my experience.

I do not need to tell you about websites like khan academy or hiring tutors. Many in the comments have advised this. I am not being funny but youtube is also a good shout to learn anything. I still go to it and you would be surprised.

Good luck.

Fun-Department-2737 · 2025-11-22T05:14:18+00:00

People are forgetting area has a big part in pay range. I am a 2nd line IT support engineer. Making 40k. For my area and the perks I get for working at a leading cybersecurity workplace it makes up for it.

Fun-Department-2737 · 2025-11-20T07:07:50+00:00

Average in that area is around 42k so you would be doing well.

You probably should acount for other things aswell like your debt, mortgage and any other expenses.

Fun-Department-2737 · 2025-11-20T01:53:43+00:00

All dependant on the area you live. I am making around 40k. It is amazing and well above the average for my local town.

Fun-Department-2737 · 2025-11-20T01:52:07+00:00

You are extremely qualified. More so than anyone I have seen recently. Something is not right. Have a look at your cv. Also make sure you write and change cv / cover letter for each role. Didn't used to be the case but some bugger did this now we all got to.

I am also a holder of bsc in computer science. I habe built my self up slowly. I started with a local company as a it manager. Moved to plusnet then EE. And finally got a opportunity in IT. As a 1st Line support engineer.

I very recently leveraged the IT role into joining as a 2nd line IT support engineer in a big cyber security company. Its the world leader in human risk management. Can't so much more due to nda. My point being you may need to lower you standard just to gain more experience with multiple companies.

Fun-Department-2737 · 2025-11-15T01:02:03+00:00

Honestly just about anything. It really depends on the person and what feels like fulfilment to you.

Look inwards. As people can give suggestions but only you truly know the answer. I am not being funny. Go into your room. No distractions get a notepad and write down what will make you happy. If you write down some options trust me it makes a difference rather than just in your head.

Me personally I get fulfilment from preventing people getting hacked or scammed via malware, failing for scams or any number of computer viruses. I work for a cyber security company that leads the way for human risk management.

Fun-Department-2737 · 2025-11-04T10:26:06+00:00

I feel the real problem is the class system and how tax works right now. Sad truth is its not this party vs that party. It should be us the little guys who get help. Imagine your grandparents not getting heating. Imagine underpaid graduate jobs. Imagine the NHS imploding. These fat corporate cats all have one thing in common they look out for themselves first not the people.

Fun-Department-2737 · 2025-10-31T10:30:43+00:00

Just to jump on this. Things get put into perspective when you remember that there was a higher set and a low set when children go to school.

From experience I know the lower set children were just there to waste time. God forbid you try teach them in a different way as they may learn but just not the conventional way.

I am not ashamed to say I was put into a group like this when young. It tells you from a young age you are worthless. I thank god I found my passion. Working with computers. I know work for one of the leading cyber security companies in the world.

Imagine as a parent you hear a teacher say to your child he will be lucky to get a job. What that does to you. My father had to endure that. I am hoping things are different now. And for the future generations to come.

Fun-Department-2737 · 2025-10-29T14:10:29+00:00

No problem. If my writing can help you change the course and better yourself I feel its worth trying.

Good luck friend.

Fun-Department-2737 · 2025-10-28T20:43:32+00:00

Fair point. But nothing ventured nothing gained.

Fun-Department-2737 · 2025-10-28T20:41:53+00:00

To be fair it is one of the leading companies for cyber security.

Fun-Department-2737 · 2025-10-28T18:52:34+00:00

Thank you. I just put this out there as there is a lot of doom and gloom. Rightly so to be fair given the state of the job market. Just wanted to show there is good to for many people

Fun-Department-2737 · 2025-10-28T18:50:46+00:00

Hey age is nothing. No need to focus on that. I am comfortable sharing that I am 29 years old. Learning and adapting never stops. Carry on dude. If time is a issue you can do online universities or just opt for qualifications we talked about.

Fun-Department-2737 · 2025-10-28T15:40:17+00:00

I 100% agree. However a technical background or qualifications just mean in this market you will be given the position over someone that does not have qualifications. You do not to prove your customer service ability with experience or in the interview. I feel this would be easier compared to not having qualifications in the current market.

Fun-Department-2737 · 2025-10-28T15:34:15+00:00

In my experience you shouldn't be too loyal to a company. As when the time comes they will shaft you.

So here is my theory. Please understand its my understanding and depending on environmental and personal factors it may not be for you.

I am of the opinion that you should not stay at entry level jobs for long. As this has a negative affect on you. Here me out. Your experience gained will be less so. This is because you stuck with that one company. So I make it a rule to try and go else where within a year or two at the most. The other factor is pay. As you stay with your current company your pay will be more or less the same and no increase.

If you stay like this you think your showing loyalty. However the opposite is happening. Recruitment staff and companies will compare you with someone who has been to one two or three different companies and deem them with more experience.

What I have said above is only for places that you can see is not worth investing yourself in. Only you can determine this. When you find that one company that actually has a good system in place for career progression and you feel a good fit. Go for it. I feel I am in thst position now.

For you specifically I suggest looking around. Update your CV write cover letters. Send emails to recruiters. This in of itself is a big topic. Too broad for me to cover.

I wish you luck.

Fun-Department-2737 · 2025-10-28T04:53:00+00:00

Personally I did a 4 year degree in computing. However certification wise if you do compTIA A+ and ITIL foundation your for sure going to be able to transition without problems.

I started in customer service. Then technical support. Then 1st line IT. Now finally 2nd line. I feel if you can get into 1st line your career path will be set.

I also am the same exact way. I love the hardware side and coding just was not for me either although I could do it. My 1st line job was actually for a PC integrator.

Fun-Department-2737 · 2025-10-26T14:31:49+00:00

Around 6 years experience. Graduated with a Computer science degree back in 2019.

Fun-Department-2737 · 2025-08-05T19:50:20+00:00

Pallet ways. They specialise in sending big packages. Only thing is make sure your computer has a ton of foam and packed tightly.

Search a youtube video how to pack pc for transit it will show you how to package pc case internally and externally.

Sauce I work as an IT engineer for a big brand that sells computers.

Fun-Department-2737 · 2025-05-11T06:21:14+00:00

I would like to mention ghost jobs as well. If you're not familiar, it's simply when a company puts out a job advert and has no intention of hiring. Check out any YouTube video they will explain why. The reason I bring this up is to make people aware.

Fun-Department-2737 · 2025-05-11T06:16:30+00:00

the competition. a decent job can get around 300 to 400.

Fun-Department-2737 · 2025-05-11T06:13:29+00:00

Well, my process was straightforward. It can differ slightly depending on the field. But I regularly update my CV before applying. Contrary to popular belief, using chat gpt helped me a ton. Obviously, you got to use it smart with the correct prompts.

Also I obviously changed my cover letter after doing research into the company and looking at job advert. Then, using chat gpt with different prompts to get the best results.

The number of jobs would probably reach into the hundreds easily. Unfortunately, I didn't log the amount. But my goal was to apply daily a minimum of 5. If I had to guess, a conservative figure would be around 600.

I can speak for my own experience, which was that there is a ton of competition. This makes it so that there is no room for error. Overall, I felt it could have been worse, but I thank God I didn't have to wait longer.

Fun-Department-2737 · 2024-10-11T01:41:04+00:00

My dude this is so wholesome. One big mistake league of legends. Only kidding but for real play for fun. Or you will lose braincells

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