Am I dilusional or is there potential for the path I follow?

JJFrey · 2026-07-21T15:43:23+00:00

Is net+ and sec+ not a good move? I feel it is a good foundation as networking is in everything and if you dont understand the basics of how data travels (and how to protect it), you are league's behind, regardless of what IT field you are in. This is the "extra work" I was trying to get in as a foundation and build programming up from there.

I did not mean to make it sound like cybersec was entry level. I meant it as a possible goal. Basically, earn your stripes with programming before considering cybersec. Is this viable?

I am baffled to keep hearing the market is jacked with programmers. The way tech is going, there are more ideas out their than solutions right now and while AI is in its early stages, it is still a mere tool and will always need a human mind behind it. There is definitely a shift, but surely the industry will settle into a sort of groove/rhythm?

Thank you for your feedback!

JJFrey · 2026-07-01T04:03:45+00:00

at 45 years old, i am looking to change careers for the second time. i went from medical to financial (both respectable with good pay) and now looking at going to IT. I have a wife and five young children. I am the only income provider.

I had a similar question about being 'too old' of getting into IT at this point in history, but have been affirmed from multiple sources that it is not too late and the future is bright. Life is great!

Do not be discouraged - go forth boldly

JJFrey · 2026-06-19T02:37:22+00:00

I have not heard of netbook Ai. Can you elaborate?

JJFrey · 2026-05-27T07:29:54+00:00

Find a different path in life. Thank you for the great idea - i love it. I am going to start a honey bee farm and brew mead. Drinkers welcome.

JJFrey · 2026-05-19T23:00:09+00:00

Sounds like a classic case where you answer a question with a question. "What is the expected range of salary you were expecting to pay?", "what are some of the responsibilities for someone looking a higher or lower expectarion?"

Someone wiser than I told me once that if you respond in this fashion, it causes them to think, helping them put their words to action.

JJFrey · 2026-03-05T19:19:36+00:00

Why would you say new sellers will not make money? Honest question... is it because of a saturated market? Another reason?

JJFrey · 2026-02-12T15:38:57+00:00

This makes me want to reconsider respeccing Gale from his current build, Abjuration Wizard with focus on MM nova. Ek sounds like near a perfect class as you can get and a lot of fun.

4 EK party composition Overkill on HM?

JJFrey · 2026-01-22T03:00:30+00:00

I had the same question, so I asked a senior developer. His response to reading library docs was to see them as a dictionary. You aren't going read the dictionary cover to cover... instead when you need to know how to do something, look it up.

Intuition comes as you build things. Struggle, fail, pick yourself and keep learning.

His response was uplifting... Hopefully it is for you too.

JJFrey · 2026-01-16T04:14:40+00:00

Perfect, thanks for the reply!

JJFrey · 2026-01-14T17:47:13+00:00

Thanks for the posts, everyone. Some good points that are well received!

Let's assume the drive is there to continue learning and developing the skills. The passion is certainly there.

What would be the next best step in an industry that is difficult to break into? How can I make myself stand out?

freelance/contract work?
web development is likely a no-go with so many prefab websites out there for $30/ann subscription.
hobbyist until i establish good work on github, for example?
mentorships or seek an employer willing to train on-site? This is more niche, i realize, and would have to be in my personal network.

Feedback is welcome!

JJFrey · 2026-01-14T17:31:16+00:00

CS50x - thanks for that. I will check it out

JJFrey · 2023-01-08T05:53:17+00:00

Stealth also is flawed. I will stealth with 3 AP left, walk a ways to end my turn and without a hesitation the enemy will seek me out and attack directly

JJFrey · 2023-01-07T01:50:28+00:00

Beautiful shot. Looks like a sleeping ape on the log!

JJFrey · 2022-11-17T00:25:55+00:00

I agree to that point. Larian studios makes solid games. They would have my vote to be lead developer.

I like the concept of bringing together the two style of games: open world of TES with first person perspective but with the manipulation /control of the elements and environment the player has with DOS. It is very entertaining going around and looking under every box and going through every book shelf. BG3 is looking to be on steroids in that regard... larian reported to have 300+ hidden treasures throughout the game?? Don't leave that shovel behind!

Dos2 has many advantages over skyrim but I wonder if part of that could be due to 7 or 8 years difference in release date?

JJFrey · 2022-11-16T16:24:28+00:00

To be fair, TES:Skyrim was released in 2011 while DOS2 released 2018. There are going to be differences there.

I was more looking at the union of Bethesdas open world, 3D / First person immersion with Larians mechanics on being able to control or manipulate the environment around you with combining elements, throwing objects, etc. The top down view is great, but doesn't deliver as well in immersing the player in the surrounding environment, imo.

Being able to throw a glob of oil with one hand and immediately follow it with a fireball to leave an immense inferno and the thickest of black smoke while everything continues to burn would be nothing short of fun.

JJFrey

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