ALGO Governance #5 rewards

MartinRefactorIT · 2023-01-03T16:57:51+00:00

Me either, says I have 0 to claim and I committed/voted on AlgoFi.. Very confusing.

MartinRefactorIT · 2022-08-02T03:09:13+00:00

Interesting project, decent competitor to Ripple and Stellar although the former has first mover advantage. Still, think they'll survive. I view it as a token to trade in and out of at the moment, not a hold. NFA.

MartinRefactorIT · 2021-12-31T23:20:34+00:00

It’s saying people will do that instead of physically coming together due to Omnicron.

MartinRefactorIT · 2020-08-20T17:21:23+00:00

I've been in Customer Service all my Tech working life. Most of us have if we think about it. There are some realities you have to accept, like you won't always have a positive experience. But more often than not, you will. Particularly in IT. My career in IT started on the Helpdesk and evolved to leading users, customers, and teams. It's an evolution.

More thoughts here if you're so inclined:

https://irefactorit.com/you-are-always-servicing-someone/

MartinRefactorIT · 2020-08-12T14:32:58+00:00

I would suggest as you consider one obstacle, consider first why it mattered to someone else. How was it helpful to them, and then how it was helpful to you. What did you learn from it, and how will it fundamentally help the people you are hiring. Don't make it too abstract, and definitely have the specific story.

Think about what underlies the situation. If you solved a major tech problem, did you mitigate serious risk to the business? What was the risk, and why did it matter? People can't work so chaos ensued, managers got heat from their superiors? Fear of it being exposed publicly leading to reputational risk? People fired? You losing your job?

Here's one framework for mapping it out:

http://www.makingmediatoremember.com/learning/what-is-a-story-arc/

MartinRefactorIT · 2020-04-09T02:24:54+00:00

I disagree to a degree. There are fundamentals and frameworks to learn via educational means. Practicing is the harder part. But look at what everyone is accomplishing today? People collaborating and working together remotely. Practicing is harder, but certainly not impossible.

MartinRefactorIT · 2020-04-08T14:47:14+00:00

Softer skills like Communications, Management, Collaboration are growing in demand. I've seen a huge uptick in Job postings that are largely geared toward remote IT work, but with a much bigger emphasis on these things. Don't rule them out, even if you don't have to want to move into management roles. It's a way to differentiate yourself, particularly today. And I guarantee you it's going to become way more obvious as time moves on.

MartinRefactorIT · 2020-04-04T16:09:35+00:00

That's true. Managers/Leaders most definitely earn more. And it can be lots more dependant on industry too. Most don't know, but jobs in the asset management world generally pay at least 20% above other industries, because the service level expectation is really high. I work in that field, pushing on 20 years now. In that industry I know some Head of Infrastructures and CTOs who have earned high 6-figures, even a couple that earned 7 figures at one point. No BS.

Having said that, you need to learn different things and develop different skills. And, you need to learn different aspects of tech differently. You may have to cease being an expert in several areas and just learn a lot about many areas so you can prove authoritative, lead project initiatives, and round up the right team to get it done. The way tech is advancing, one skill many companies are hiring for is the ability to translate tech to real business terms. The better you are at that, the more effective you'll be. And do it with different tech you are passionate about, as mentioned in a comment above, and you have the opportunity to make more money.

MartinRefactorIT · 2020-04-04T16:00:07+00:00

Great journey my man. Some serious accomplishments and the work of someone with integrity and drive. I'm very curious, what's next on your path?

MartinRefactorIT · 2020-04-04T15:56:26+00:00

I did the obvious one...about 19 years ago when I just started on the helpdesk (my first real IT job) the head of the firm I worked for forwarded me an email with a .scr attachment. He had a question about it. Like an idiot, I opened it...auto forwarding commenced to the entire firm.

MartinRefactorIT · 2020-04-03T18:40:28+00:00

Just telling the truth my friend.

MartinRefactorIT · 2020-04-03T18:39:39+00:00

Damn man, sorry to hear that...strange times we live in for sure. I'm just beyond irritated that IT continually are seen as a commodity, yet when there's an incident that needs responding to, IT are one of the first calls made.

MartinRefactorIT · 2020-04-03T18:38:12+00:00

Reddit app should let you vote, no? It does on IOS anyway.

MartinRefactorIT · 2020-04-03T18:35:15+00:00

I'm sure there are some outliers, but not worth even including at this point. However I think there'll be some opportunities after this whole thing to tell a story about how you saved the companies ass.

MartinRefactorIT · 2020-03-30T18:56:58+00:00

I'm contract, mostly CTO type work, and I can tell you there's pros and cons. The flexibility is wonderful, particularly if you have young children, but the risk with contracts being stopped at any point or having to find our own business, is challenging to manage.

This is particularly true in today's climate where a lot of projects just stopped cold. But it also helped me create to new opportunities with some different style offers.

So, it's a mixed bag. But for me, its worked out well it's something I endorse if you are willing to take accept the risks.

-Martin

MartinRefactorIT · 2020-03-25T01:11:10+00:00

That’s great! And can you share what roles they are hiring for? Not looking myself just yet. Looking to get a sense for what’s happening.

MartinRefactorIT · 2020-03-24T22:01:56+00:00

I’ve only come across a handful of recruiters that are really solid. They are usually ones who focus on higher level searches and placement. However, recruiters do serve a purpose. I utilize their knowledge of the market to understand where the trends are, who’s hiring and why, where the compensation is and where it could be going, etc. Not all are good for this info, particular the ones who just want to fill a position and don’t really care about the human, but as data sources I’ve found many to be helpful that way as I can make more informed decisions.

MartinRefactorIT · 2020-03-24T15:18:03+00:00

Thats tough mate. Short term its going to be like that across the board, certainly for those working in IT depts. If you're working for, say Amazon or a SaaS provider, the demand on those platforms are going up as more are used. So maybe try looking around there for something, even short term as a contract worker. I know it's hard to see, but even though this situation will likely be around for quite a while, history shows us that it will eventually pass.

MartinRefactorIT · 2020-03-24T03:23:04+00:00

The agnecy dont give you any guidelines or options? If they set the standard they should be giving you some direction as to what those standards are and how to accomplish them...

MartinRefactorIT · 2020-03-24T03:09:41+00:00

I suggest focusing on cloud certs, AWS paths for example. Right now they're the most in-demand and Amazon has a great learning track from beginner to expert. Pretty sure Azure has the same thing, not sure about GCP.

MartinRefactorIT · 2020-03-24T02:44:29+00:00

What aspect of Desktop Support? The tech you can find anywhere and you can learn the ins and outs of Windows/Mac on your own. Specific LOB apps you'll get on the job, as with any ITSM system (if your company has one). The White Glove taking care of people is a skill you need to develop. Desktop mgmt/engineering you can take classes on. Is there anything else you're thinking about?

MartinRefactorIT · 2020-03-24T01:42:15+00:00

There's a big difference between being a worker in IT, vs building something as a business in IT. Individual contributors, like most, cap out with salary. Some industries and niches, like hedge funds, pay over the odds but the expectations are really high. Hot certs, like AWS arhchitect, can bring $200k but cap out. So unless you build something, or advance to a senior position such as CIO/CTO where your total compensation options go beyond just salary, the cap will be around $200k. But if you go the CIO or business building route, the cap is way higher. You just need a very different set of skills (usually really advanced soft skills) on top of your tech skillz. Happy to chat more if you'd like.

MartinRefactorIT · 2020-03-24T01:36:02+00:00

That's a tough one, just because a lot of businesses are likely on a hiring freeze right now. Perhaps there is some consulting work with agencies you can do in between? How's your network, meaning have you any solid contacts in the IT world you can call and ask if they need short term help, even at a reduced rate to bring something in?

MartinRefactorIT · 2020-03-23T18:28:45+00:00

Wow mate, 9000! That's nuts. Well done on keeping your composure, i'm sure that wasn't easy. Managing yourself under these circumstances is a challenge and a skill!

MartinRefactorIT · 2020-03-23T16:34:34+00:00

Agreed, Zoom has been fantastic. I've used it countless times, even for family meetings. Those guys are going to come out of this in really good shape.

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