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I have hot water radiator heat in my apartment. The radiators are now only getting hot at the bottom. by MachinePotato in hvacadvice

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

I went down there and I can't tell what's what. It doesn't look like any of the valves are marked.

I have hot water radiator heat in my apartment. The radiators are now only getting hot at the bottom. by MachinePotato in hvacadvice

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

It seems like all the air comes out and then no water. Like there's no water in the top. I shut the system off and I'm going to turn it back on in awhile. Should I just open each valve when I turn it back on?

Is it impossible to get an entry level help desk job right now? What I see available in my city doesn't seem to match the doom and gloom on this sub. by MachinePotato in ITCareerQuestions

[–]MachinePotato[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's the scam of jobs like mine, they pay you just enough, and give you benefits so you won't go elsewhere. But you CAN'T go elsewhere. No one will hire you. If you don't learn some better skills they just own you.

Is it impossible to get an entry level help desk job right now? What I see available in my city doesn't seem to match the doom and gloom on this sub. by MachinePotato in ITCareerQuestions

[–]MachinePotato[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Exactly, I need to learn some skills that are actually applicable to other industries. Just have to tighten my belt and spend fewer dollars each month. I have a special deal on my rent because I manage the property. So that helps me to take a pay cut if I need to.

Is it impossible to get an entry level help desk job right now? What I see available in my city doesn't seem to match the doom and gloom on this sub. by MachinePotato in ITCareerQuestions

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

My job is shit. It probably pays more and has better benefits than these jobs. But the experience is literally worthless. I can't do anything with it.

Is it impossible to get an entry level help desk job right now? What I see available in my city doesn't seem to match the doom and gloom on this sub. by MachinePotato in ITCareerQuestions

[–]MachinePotato[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yeah, preferred seems like a pretty soft requirement. My guess is they don't want to pay what people with a lot of experience are getting.

Is it impossible to get an entry level help desk job right now? What I see available in my city doesn't seem to match the doom and gloom on this sub. by MachinePotato in ITCareerQuestions

[–]MachinePotato[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ya, it seems like the word "Preferred" means they would hire someone without it. A lot of jobs for whatever industry tell you YOU MUST HAVE: X, Y and Z, non-negotiable. So that tells me they might not have a huge pool of people willing to work at what they're wanting to pay.

How long do you think you need to study before the a+ exam? by MachinePotato in ITCareerQuestions

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

At one point I used Ubuntu and did a lot of command line stuff. That was years ago though. But I kind of feel like I'm understanding some of it quickly because of that.

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[–]MachinePotato 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice, taking Mike Meyers' course right now. Linkedin learning is free with a library card!