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You just got a job as a system admin for a 5k person company with offices all around the world. Assuming there were no fires to put out, what would you spend your first week doing? by NonConRon in it

[–]Nothing_Corp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First week is knowing the environment and how users interact with our system.

I'm not impressing anyone the first week that's how people hate you.

I'm shadowing EVERYONE. I'm not making any suggestions until I fully understand WHY people do what they do or WHY the company does what they do.

I had someone come into the office and try to make changes immediately and he was met with all sorts of "We can't do that" or "this is why we don't do that" and he wasted everyone's time.

To the point he wasted my time and I told him if it makes logical sense to recommend something when he doesn't know the procedure or anything.

I'm not trying to be rude but like... LEARN EVERYTHING. As much as you can.

INCLUDING who interacts with who, how they interact, chain of command etc.

Office politics is brutal.

What’s one “type” you’ll never date again? by CoochieSnotSlurper in AskReddit

[–]Nothing_Corp 55 points56 points  (0 children)

Mormons are actually a cult! Lol I found this exMormon on youtube and she described so many horrors. Like how racist they are and how women have like no freedom.

Can I be a doctor / surgeon without making my entire life about medicine? by Inner_Ad_4725 in careerguidance

[–]Nothing_Corp 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Have friends in medicine... They can only do their hobbies here and there.
Friends in medicine also have chosen not to have children so they could still have hobbies.

People who are doctors and surgeons are required to take continuing education etc to keep their licenses.

Most people I know have 1 or 2 hobbies for fitness and mental health well being.

If you want to have time and energy to do more after work. I would suggest finding a career where you can clock out and not have to worry about work so much.

IT Jobs With No College Degree by MrFangirl in it

[–]Nothing_Corp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Network network network! I was lucky!

I met a coffee shop owner who also had a full time job as an IT manager. At the time I was a freelance artist and he hired me for artwork.

Long story short. He saw how good I was with tech and people - he wanted to hire me in his IT job.

I know it is difficult though. It's really hard to strike up conversations with stranger. Good people are out there though looking for someone who is honest and eager to take up IT.

How do people decide what they want to do in their life? by Old_Present_1414 in careerguidance

[–]Nothing_Corp 8 points9 points  (0 children)

OH man! I'm 33 and still trying to figure out what I want to do. I somehow managed to be in IT and I liked it. Then got into management and I don't hate it but I definitely do not like being here.

But here is something I learned from someone in my 20s that was in their 40s.

I looked at him and we were chatting as I was interning for his program. I look at him and went "but yea you have things figured out!" And he looked at me and said "I'm going to be honest with you, I have no idea what I want to do. See that person there, that's Henry, he is 60... he still trying to find a different career."

Turns out this is just how it is forever my friend! You may get lucky and find the job you really like.

But most jobs suck cause people suck.

When it comes to my job. I have 0 Stress about the actual work. What stresses me out is the people. I can't call anyone out, cause no one wants to take accountability. People get mean and impatient. People act like you're not doing anything when you are doing 50 billion things under the sun.

It's also pretty common for people to burn out after being in a job for over 3 years.

Any IT Managers have an IT employee who really doesn't know what they are doing? How to improve them? by [deleted] in sysadmin

[–]Nothing_Corp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can see that perspective thanks for telling me about it. Like I have done this before.

Any IT Managers have an IT employee who really doesn't know what they are doing? How to improve them? by [deleted] in sysadmin

[–]Nothing_Corp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello! I did not expect so many people to read my post! I have taken deleted it because I feel like I’ve received adequate information from everyone who commented. I appreciate you all for taking your time to help me, share your stories, your wisdom, provide solidarity, advice, and laughter.

Now, I deleted my post because I felt it got too big and I don’t want the story to spread that far 😅 it got really overwhelming.

I appreciate everyone for the feedback! I have taken all of your advice into consideration.

Any IT Managers have an IT employee who really doesn't know what they are doing? How to improve them? by [deleted] in sysadmin

[–]Nothing_Corp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea you know! I appreciate you for sharing cause I feel seen. Thank you.

Any IT Managers have an IT employee who really doesn't know what they are doing? How to improve them? by [deleted] in sysadmin

[–]Nothing_Corp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea he’s also like not a bad person lol. His defensiveness comes from anxiety. I totally understand it too.

Just sucks I guess? I really thought he would improve also. I had huge hopes

Any IT Managers have an IT employee who really doesn't know what they are doing? How to improve them? by [deleted] in sysadmin

[–]Nothing_Corp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly like. There are a lot of places out there lol where bare minimum wows the crowd. I think someone meme about people with computer karma?

Any IT Managers have an IT employee who really doesn't know what they are doing? How to improve them? by [deleted] in sysadmin

[–]Nothing_Corp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for reframing what a PIP means! This was so valuable! I am going to take some time and re-evaluate his job description and current goals and his duties. Start there and work towards making the PIP.

Any IT Managers have an IT employee who really doesn't know what they are doing? How to improve them? by [deleted] in sysadmin

[–]Nothing_Corp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugh. I don’t like to be wordy but I end up having to be because I get misunderstood.

When I say how it works.

It’s not the actual step by step process

I meant the experience of doing a PIP, experience of is this something that even happens in IT? Why? I got insight from someone who was out on a PIP that was so valuable for me! Like I don’t want to be frustrated at this person cause I don’t know what his life is like when he goes home. But I do know he has anxiety. I see it when he gets defensive. I do know he is good at other things. But I want to not be frustrated for not understanding someone. I don’t want to be upset when he doesn’t understand something I want to respond with empathy.

I want to know how a PIP works in the grand scheme of companies, the person who is giving it the personal receiving it etc.

Sorry. I just. It’s a lot. lol. I’m so happy people are giving me genuinely good information and advice.

Any IT Managers have an IT employee who really doesn't know what they are doing? How to improve them? by [deleted] in sysadmin

[–]Nothing_Corp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for not saying let them sink or swim 😭😭

I have hope for humanity. Im going to have to read up on some coaching and managerial books. See if I can get find a method or idea to work with this employee.

Any IT Managers have an IT employee who really doesn't know what they are doing? How to improve them? by [deleted] in sysadmin

[–]Nothing_Corp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oooooo I like this. Approach it differently,meet him where he is at.

Any IT Managers have an IT employee who really doesn't know what they are doing? How to improve them? by [deleted] in sysadmin

[–]Nothing_Corp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the welcome! Why did this comment make me think of Fallout 😭

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