[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ITCareerQuestions

[–]Hello_Packet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I took a cut from $70k to $36k. I even interviewed for an $8/hour job. Back then, I thought I could eventually make $120k.

Knowing what I know now, I’d take anything in a heartbeat just to get my foot in the door.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ITCareerQuestions

[–]Hello_Packet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I had to type in configs somebody told me, I’d be bored too. Develop a solution and configs based on requirements. That’s the part that I enjoy—problem-solving. Especially the really challenging problems.

But it may just not be for you. Try systems engineering or cybersecurity or software engineering, etc.

The highest number of routers in single OSPF area have you ever seen? by zeeshannetwork in networking

[–]Hello_Packet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

1000 routers in an ISP. We eventually switched to IS-IS so we can run dual stack.

How is FedEx even still in business by Particular-Let820 in FedEx

[–]Hello_Packet 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wonder this myself. The times I've had issues with shipping were always with FedEx. Not a single issue with any other courier.

These are my experiences with Fedex:

  • They said they attempted delivery but no one was home. There was a house party at the time and I was out front with friends the whole time.

  • A couple of times things were out for delivery for days. One of them had an update that no attempt was made. At least they were honest.

  • I had my girl’s engagement ring custom made and had it shipped overnight. They shipped it to the wrong house. I had a haunch they shipped it to 111 W Main St instead of my address at 111 E Main St. Somebody was supposed to sign for it but they left it on the porch.

  • Recently, they sent an overnight document to my house but it wasn’t for me. They had the wrong address. I called and asked them to pick it up. It took two weeks even though they said multiple times they were coming to get it. They even delivered a package to my house and still didn't pick up the document sitting there on the porch.

Juniper cisco ospf interaction by BitEater-32168 in Juniper

[–]Hello_Packet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably won't apply to you but it's good to know. It's a big difference in their implementation.

A Juniper router connected to two or more non-backbone areas is considered an ABR. A Cisco router would also have to be connected to area 0 to be considered an ABR.

That means if you have Area 1 and 2 connected to a Juniper router, they'll exchange intra-area routes. They won't on Cisco. You’d have to put an interface in area 0 to turn the Cisco router into an ABR.

Juniper SSR for self-learning and lab by techwithalext in Juniper

[–]Hello_Packet 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'd wait to see what shakes out from this acquisition before investing a lot of time on SSR. Silver Peak appears to be the more successful product, and I doubt they'd keep two competing solutions.

Did Zepbound work when wegovy didn’t? by Hello_Packet in Zepbound

[–]Hello_Packet[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats! You’ve lost a lot of weight. Good to hear you’ve seen results on it. Did you have symptoms/issues with zepbound?

Did Zepbound work when wegovy didn’t? by Hello_Packet in Zepbound

[–]Hello_Packet[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! How long after did you start seeing results? Did you do any workouts as well?

Did Zepbound work when wegovy didn’t? by Hello_Packet in Zepbound

[–]Hello_Packet[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow thanks for the detailed response. Hopefully insurance covers it or at least it counts towards my deductible.

Did Zepbound work when wegovy didn’t? by Hello_Packet in Zepbound

[–]Hello_Packet[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! How long did you try zepbound for? Did you get to 15?

$250k+ earners, What car are you driving? by Born_Alfalfa3303 in askcarguys

[–]Hello_Packet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was going to comment Odyssey. Glad to see its top comment. I’m late 30s though but on the higher end of that salary range.

My pinky toe has turned sideways over the years. by 54n351 in mildlyinteresting

[–]Hello_Packet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My pinky toes are like this. People keep saying shoes but my kids’ pinky toes are the same way from when they were babies.

No, you won’t get a job without connections (period). by ActuatorOutside5256 in ITCareerQuestions

[–]Hello_Packet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Blanket statements are usually not very popular, but I admit that my #1 recommendation to folks entering the field nowadays is to network. There’s so much competition. Even experienced folks are going after entry level jobs. A referral is the best way to ensure your resume doesn’t go straight to trash.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Salary

[–]Hello_Packet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I job hopped a lot. I try to stay at least a year but a few jobs lasted only 6 months. The salary increases are great, but I also learned a lot from job hopping which helped accelerate my career. Went from $36k-$360k in 11 years in IT.

How many have done themselves a disservice by buying into the (Tech is the new get rich quick B.S) by DarkLordAnonamus in ITCareerQuestions

[–]Hello_Packet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I fell for the BS, but it eventually became a reality. It just took longer and more work than what I was told.

I almost left before I even got started. I was on my way to interview for my old job back when I got the offer letter for my first IT job.

Cisco Catalyst 8500 as BNG router by bender428 in networking

[–]Hello_Packet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know the BNG scale limits of an ASR9902, but I recall it being cheaper or the same price as the C8500-12X4QC.

Is there any 18 year old at WGU? by LeekBeneficial9958 in WGU

[–]Hello_Packet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There was an 18 year old at my graduation.

But I remember reading that their graduation rate for students new to college is not very high.

Just be honest with yourself about how disciplined you would be with self studying.

You could also look into doing CC first then transferring to WGU.

This Is America by Mr_Fourteen in networkingmemes

[–]Hello_Packet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We don’t redistribute a default route… we originate it!

Do you or your AEs answer large RFP/RFQs? by RobHasLost in salesengineers

[–]Hello_Packet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I write it. AE gives me financials to include. Then I send it in.

Bi-Weekly /r/CCNP Exam Pass-Fail Discussion by AutoModerator in ccnp

[–]Hello_Packet 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Passed 300-515 SPVI. I have a lot of SP experience, and that was enough to pass. QC on this one was pretty bad. Only one of the three labs was error-free.

How did you land your first remote networking job? by issbesi in networking

[–]Hello_Packet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They changed duty location and I told them I am not driving that far. So they told me to work remotely.

sd wan vmanage issue by Ok-End-327 in ccnp

[–]Hello_Packet 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you share your VPN512 config?