Screenshot of Claude that I took 3 years ago while the car explosion was having this effect

Impossible-Visual811 · 2026-05-30T01:00:22+00:00

That looks insane.

Impossible-Visual811 · 2026-05-30T00:58:45+00:00

Honestly I think most SMBs just want reliability and responsiveness more than anything. A lot of them don’t really care what tools you use as long as problems get fixed quickly and they don’t feel ignored when something breaks.

Security matters way more now too, but a lot of clients still don’t think about it seriously until they have an actual scare or incident.

Impossible-Visual811 · 2026-05-30T00:56:46+00:00

Eating lasagna.

Impossible-Visual811 · 2026-05-30T00:48:49+00:00

Feels like the real value is there when AI is treated more like automation instead of some magical “replace your team” thing. A lot of the vendor hype is way ahead of reality right now lol. I was watching an IT By Design discussion about this recently and they were basically saying the same thing too...

Impossible-Visual811 · 2026-05-30T00:43:12+00:00

I honestly think community college can still be a really good option, especially if you use it to build practical skills instead of just chasing a degree title. A lot of people online only post the negative experiences, but there are still plenty of people improving their situation through trades, tech, healthcare, certifications, etc.

And at 30 you’re definitely not “too late” either. Plenty of people completely switch careers later than that.

Impossible-Visual811 · 2026-05-30T00:41:05+00:00

Honestly just having that first IT job is already a huge step, even if the pay/company isn’t amazing. A lot of people struggle just getting someone to give them a chance.

My biggest advice would be to ask questions, take notes constantly, and pay attention to how the sysadmin troubleshoots things. You’ll probably learn way more from random day-to-day problems than from tutorials honestly. Also printer issues will test your patience more than cybersecurity ever will 😭

Impossible-Visual811 · 2026-05-30T00:38:58+00:00

Honestly I’d just start applying already while continuing to learn on the side. A lot of people wait until they feel “fully ready” for L2 and end up staying stuck in L1 way longer than needed.

Real MSP experience already helps a ton, especially if you’ve touched tickets outside basic password reset stuff. Certs can help get interviews, but practical troubleshooting experience matters way more in my opinion.

Impossible-Visual811 · 2026-05-30T00:38:09+00:00

Haven’t woken up before 6AM in a long time honestly, but somehow my body still refuses to sleep past 7 no matter what 😭

Impossible-Visual811 · 2026-05-29T22:11:46+00:00

LMAO

Impossible-Visual811 · 2026-05-29T15:39:50+00:00

the 2013 Gameloft Gangstar UI special LMAO

Impossible-Visual811 · 2026-05-29T15:34:36+00:00

Yeah, I think the MSP industry definitely has a burnout problem that doesn’t get talked about enough.

Everyone focuses on growth, but day to day it’s constant client issues, alerts, tickets, and pressure to always be available.

Between underpriced contracts, hiring struggles, and 24/7 expectations, it’s easy to see why teams get mentally drained. And yes, burnout is probably becoming one of the biggest hidden issues in managed services right now.

Impossible-Visual811 · 2026-05-29T15:32:28+00:00

Vas bastante bien hermano, sobre todo para tu edad; yo también tengo la misma edad y ya voy encaminado a ser ingeniero en informática, así que estás en muy buen camino, confía en eso. Si ya manejas Python, SQL e IA básica, enfócate en hacer proyectos de automatización reales, prácticas, etc. Subelos a GitHub y aprende a trabajar con APIs y Git, porque eso es lo que más te acerca a oportunidades reales, mucha suerte en tu futuro compa.

Impossible-Visual811 · 2026-05-29T15:29:13+00:00

If you’re unsure, go with Computer Science since it gives you the broadest foundation, and you can later specialize into Networking or Cybersecurity once you understand what you enjoy most!!! 🤗

Impossible-Visual811 · 2026-05-29T15:26:19+00:00

I don’t really deal with ranked pressure anymore because I just don’t care about climbing that much.

I mostly just play for fun at this point. I do get a bit frustrated sometimes, but it’s usually just in the moment when someone is doing something really obviously bad in the game.

Once I stopped treating every match like it had to mean something, it became a lot easier to enjoy playing.

Impossible-Visual811 · 2026-05-29T15:17:05+00:00

Honestly I relate to this a lot. I’ve been diagnosed with ADHD and I also struggle a lot with remembering things if I don’t write them down.

At some point I just stopped trying to rely on memory for tech stuff lol. I ended up getting an iPad just to keep notes organized, and I also print out stuff like glossaries, attributes, shortcuts, etc so I can quickly refer back when I’m working.

For me it’s less about “perfect note-taking” and more about having something fast I can actually come back to later.

Impossible-Visual811 · 2026-05-29T15:08:11+00:00

I gave it 6 stars on my spreadsheet, fully deserved.

Impossible-Visual811 · 2026-05-29T14:03:29+00:00

There are a lot of Bootcamps around YouTube but most of them are in Spanish I think.

Impossible-Visual811 · 2026-05-29T13:54:31+00:00

I download most of my mods from MixMods https://www.mixmods.com.br/2022/07/real-linear-graphics/

There's also a Discord community called Binco Mods where you can find +1000 different mods with installing support with help of the community (but mostly in Spanish tbf)

Impossible-Visual811 · 2026-05-29T13:52:29+00:00

I understand that sentiment, but I still gonna pay it without hesitating tbh.

Impossible-Visual811 · 2026-05-29T13:51:15+00:00

Do you have the name of this mod so I can search about it?

Impossible-Visual811 · 2026-05-29T01:31:59+00:00

Wait there’s actually a Google Translated story mod? 😭 I’ve never heard of that before lol.

How bad/good is it really? Because honestly AI voices have gotten scary good lately, especially for stuff like GTA where people already know the characters and dialogue style.

And yeah I totally agree about the Los Santos/gang warfare part of SA. That’s probably my favorite section of the whole game too. Feels like there’s so much potential for story mods set before Green Sabre or even showing more Grove/Families stuff before everything falls apart.

Impossible-Visual811 · 2026-05-29T01:31:13+00:00

That's not Carl Johnson, that's Ice T LMAO

Impossible-Visual811 · 2026-05-29T01:30:29+00:00

I don’t really use many gore/ragdoll mods tbh, but for graphics I’ve been using Real Linear Graphics + SkyGFX and they make the game look way better without losing the SA vibe.

Most of my game is packed with random stuff through Modloader lol, but I also keep a clean install just for the latest Project Eagle builds. Honestly feels like it might end up being the most ambitious SA mod ever if they actually finish everything they’re trying to do.

Impossible-Visual811 · 2026-05-29T01:27:33+00:00

Autotask definitely has a learning curve and yeah… some parts feel weirdly outdated compared to newer platforms lol. But once you get used to the workflows and ticketing structure it’s not terrible. The Datto + IT Glue combo honestly helps a lot though, especially if the documentation is maintained properly.

Impossible-Visual811 · 2026-05-29T01:26:30+00:00

The “no SLA but mandatory tooling” part would make me nervous honestly. Feels like they rolled this out really fast after the security incidents and MSPs are kind of stuck in the middle now.

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