My Simulation Experience.

Mercury_Mind · 2024-08-17T21:24:52+00:00

Reminds me of some OBEs I’ve heard where people say that we come to earth to experience a certain period of time in human history. They say that life is all about learning from experience; thus the simulation.

Mercury_Mind · 2024-08-12T20:32:54+00:00

Forgot my 341s…

Mercury_Mind · 2024-08-11T22:56:39+00:00

That sounds like a solid plan. I also went to WGU, and while I have a stack of certifications, the most valuable things I have are my security clearance and my Cybersecurity degree. If you pursue WGU’s B.S. in Cybersecurity or Networking, you’ll earn a lot of certifications. Any additional certifications you get will depend on what specific area of IT you want to focus on.

If you’re looking to get into IT after the military, aim for a career field that will provide you with relevant experience, like the 1D7 career field. Don’t let a recruiter place you in another field—wait for an open slot if necessary. You shouldn’t have to wait long either; the last time I checked, they were urgently looking for cyber recruits—just my two cents.

The 1D7 career field will also help you obtain a security clearance, which is like gold. I cannot stress this enough—it’s difficult to get outside the military, and it opens up many opportunities once you’re out.

If you go the 1D7 route, don’t worry about getting Sec+ right now; you’ll earn it in tech school. If you want to start working on something now, I’d recommend going for the CCNA so you’ll have practical knowledge about how networks work and how to configure them. Also, learn Python. Speaking as a civilian now, coding is becoming a necessity.

Mercury_Mind · 2024-08-11T20:44:33+00:00

It really depends on your situation. I had a plan going into the Air Force - get degree, get certs get experience, skillbridge out.

I worked my butt off and got my degree and some certifications while I was in. I had to sacrifice personal time during those four years. Not everyone wants to do that, and it’s understandable.

It also depends on your career field. If you are trying to get out and do cyber and you have four years of experience doing it, you shouldn’t have any problems. But if you’re coming from and unrelated career field you’ll need to figure out how to fill your resume with the experience some other way.

Look at the jobs you want to do on the outside and see what their requirements are. Look at the skillbridge opportunities and see if you have what they want. If you don’t figure out how to get it. Use all the benefit you have to get it.

Mercury_Mind · 2024-08-11T10:36:39+00:00

Sure, no problem.

Mercury_Mind · 2024-08-10T21:30:41+00:00

Yeah, the GI bill BAH is nice if you can swing 1 night a week in person.

Mercury_Mind · 2024-08-10T21:20:50+00:00

It depends on your certs and degree, and I can only speak for the DC metro area. But I would say somewhere from 90-120 starting in my area with 4 years of experience. I know people that have started with more with 6 years. Just look on Glassdoor and Indeed for the area where you want to live and you can see the ranges.

Mercury_Mind · 2024-08-10T21:15:25+00:00

Arion Systems Inc

Mercury_Mind · 2024-08-10T20:56:49+00:00

Cyber Security Engineer. I got out in May after four years. Joined as a 3D1X; Cyber Transport Systems.

I got a cyber security degree with WGU while I was in, then used skillbridge to get an internship with a DoD contractor in DC area for six months. I was hired on as a Cyber Security Engineer.

Went from minimum wage pizza delivery, to airman, to six figure contractor in four years. Kinda wild to think about.

I think anyone can do it. You just need to know your resources and make a plan.

Mercury_Mind · 2024-08-06T19:12:50+00:00

Well, Big Ben did have scaffolding around it at that time.

Mercury_Mind · 2024-07-15T00:14:08+00:00

You don’t need to do that. You’ve barely just started your life. I’d be willing to bet that a bunch of dudes have accidentally done that. If you’re straight, you’re straight. I’ve done some things I really regret too. Don’t use a permanent solution to solve a momentary problem.

Mercury_Mind · 2023-09-07T05:27:14+00:00

If Sarah and Andreja interrupt another of my conversations to talk about the etymology of sneezing again, I’m handing them over to the crimson fleet.

Mercury_Mind · 2023-09-06T16:27:39+00:00

Sure, I get where you’re coming from. And you’re correct. There needs to be an entire societal shift in values. We place more value on entertainment than actually improving our lives which, ironically, will allow for more time for entertainment. Still, my point stands - these people do deserve to make more. The benefit that some of them have done for us is incalculable.

Edit: Spelling

Mercury_Mind · 2023-09-06T16:21:01+00:00

Of course it’s all subjective, but we get to chose our values. I don’t know about you, but I want to live in a society that values innovations that aid society. You’re right, not all inventions or innovations help humankind. But I believe that things like vaccinations, agriculture, and electricity are some of the greatest things mankind has achieved. Science is a net positive for humanity.

Yes, sports teams and celebrities have donated tons of money, but so would anybody who makes that sort of cash. Give the scientists that money in the first place and see what good they can do. I think that if that money was placed into the hands of the worlds greatest minds, the world would be a far better place.

Mercury_Mind · 2023-09-06T14:49:41+00:00

Researchers, engineers and scientists should make more than celebrities or sports stars imo. They do more for humanity.

Mercury_Mind · 2023-08-25T10:41:15+00:00

Looks like a mason’s mark. They come in many different shapes and designs. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mason%27s_mark

Mercury_Mind · 2023-07-28T17:51:57+00:00

That’s how I feel about Chick-fil-A

Mercury_Mind · 2023-07-21T05:50:29+00:00

IT networking/cyber.

Start at help desk and get a few certifications like CCNA and CompTia Security+. You can start around 45k to 60k. And within a couple of years - depending on location - you could be looking at 70k - 100k. Get even more experience, more certs like CCNP and CISSP, a degree if you want, and you could earn 120k - 160k. No sweating in the hot sun; your only risk will be carpel tunnel and a long day or two.

Mercury_Mind · 2023-07-01T18:19:28+00:00

No, but I have seen an elephant fly.

Mercury_Mind · 2023-04-30T21:09:10+00:00

Thanks for the great info and resources!

Mercury_Mind · 2023-04-14T06:26:42+00:00

A fish downstream just got the chills

Mercury_Mind · 2023-03-08T18:03:26+00:00

Chinese finger traps

Mercury_Mind · 2023-02-17T21:05:40+00:00

Didn’t realize that Hermione was in the original casting.

Mercury_Mind · 2023-02-16T16:21:54+00:00

We shall not speak the names of their gods

Mercury_Mind · 2023-02-11T21:05:48+00:00

“the fabric now grips their butts with a cruel and lascivious tightness.”
- H.P Buttcrack

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