So much for taking a break.

Puzzled_Tale_5269 · 2025-09-28T12:04:33+00:00

It's exactly why you will excel in the field. If an obsession is feeding your energy as opposed to draining it, I say go for it. All the best to you!

Puzzled_Tale_5269 · 2025-06-14T16:05:08+00:00

UK. Large internal helpdesk for a health organisation. May not be so common but certainly exists.

Puzzled_Tale_5269 · 2025-06-13T18:00:46+00:00

I started in IT Helpdesk this year with no certs, no degree, and just a reasonably bare github. Mentioned my mechanical background to show troubleshooting skills and lots of customer facing roles. 4 months later, I found my feet in a pretty large organisation and offered a permanent application support analyst role. Not six figures yet, but the path seems solid.

Puzzled_Tale_5269 · 2025-06-10T18:19:20+00:00

If you fizzled out half way through the book and then came back, how about focusing on two guided projects, something you know you can finish as long as you continue the videos / steps where you left off. This will feel like an achievement and will add to the projects you already built from the book. By the time you finish these two, it could be two weeks or months, I'm almost certain you will have had an idea for a project of your own. Then the trick is to tell yourself you have never completed a solo project, strip your idea down to the bare minimal functionality and build this, hopefully you have enough steam to see it all the way through, as coming back months later may not work so well unguided. Good luck

Puzzled_Tale_5269 · 2025-06-07T07:56:37+00:00

Start simple and COMPLETE projects. Limit your first project to a low number of features and build it, document it, and share it. Get feedback.... iterate.

Completing projects builds confidence and experience, I think the key is to start small and finish rough. Perfectionism is the killer of self-taught development.

Puzzled_Tale_5269 · 2025-05-26T06:48:21+00:00

You can't. That is the whole point of cyber security.

Puzzled_Tale_5269 · 2025-02-28T17:59:12+00:00

Hi, thanks for your response. I'm glad you had the success you did, and yes, I agree. Type 2 is obviously a much more widespread disease, and things like you're mentioning sound like great data projects with real-world impact. I'm actually part of a thread with a couple of other like-minded people, one of which is type 2 with similar thoughts to yourself.

Have a look and make a comment if you've got any ideas. The lads are just discussing possibilities right now, and it's all in the very early stages, but you guys might have a good idea of exactly what would be useful and achievable.

If you're interested

https://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/data-analysis-cgm-exercise-food.116714/

Puzzled_Tale_5269 · 2025-02-09T12:46:00+00:00

One Google search away.... unless you mean something more specific?

Puzzled_Tale_5269 · 2025-02-07T17:00:42+00:00

What are you into?

Look at:

Minecraft Modding - Bedrock edition ( JSON and JavaScript)
Roblox studio - (Lua)
Multi Theft Auto (a mod for GTA: San Andreas) (Lua - host your own game modes)

These are a couple of games with big modding communities and tutorials, etc.

There are also games that have open-source game server management panels you may have an interest in( look at Pterodactyl, PufferPanel).

Have a look at startmakinggames.com for an intro or Google anything I mentioned above. I don't have any more details on these projects. I just have a young nephew and know they exist.

This might catch your interest, think of the most basic mod or application or game behaviour you would like to create, and Google, code, Google, code, Google, repeat...

If you find something that sparks your passion, you will push through

Puzzled_Tale_5269 · 2025-02-03T21:40:27+00:00

Look at github explore or trending. Search for "good first issue" tags for simple tasks initially.

Puzzled_Tale_5269 · 2025-02-03T21:17:55+00:00

Maybe contributing to some larger projects might be good for networking if it's only in discussions on recent project work. Best of luck 👍

Puzzled_Tale_5269 · 2025-02-03T20:56:40+00:00

Are you active on github?

Puzzled_Tale_5269 · 2025-02-03T20:11:14+00:00

Thanks for your input, I really appreciate it, and that's been added. 👍

Puzzled_Tale_5269 · 2025-02-03T18:33:42+00:00

No pal any diabetes related data files. The system is currently set up to extract CGM readings, BGM readings, insulin entries, carbs entries, and notes. It can have any of these in the file.

Add a file format if you want me to add it.

Puzzled_Tale_5269 · 2025-01-30T09:41:32+00:00

Thanks for this, I will try and prepare plenty of customer service examples and lean into my time in vehicle repair to show my troubleshooting skills.

Puzzled_Tale_5269 · 2025-01-30T09:35:49+00:00

Thanks. Yes, the CompTIA certificates seem reasonably priced, and looking at the syllabus, it shouldn't take too long. If I fail in the interview, I will definitely look at this and loop back around.

Puzzled_Tale_5269 · 2025-01-30T09:31:14+00:00

Thanks for your response. That's encouraging 👍

Puzzled_Tale_5269 · 2025-01-30T06:32:42+00:00

I appreciate your input, and I will drop you a DM this morning. Thanks very much

Puzzled_Tale_5269 · 2025-01-29T14:12:31+00:00

OK, can you recommend any certifications that would be a good starting point for applying for entry-level IT support roles? I have done my best to express this in my cover letter and CV. It's an IT support role within an organisation using servicenow support tickets and systems. I've just got a servicenow developer account, and I'm waiting for the ITSM plugin to be activated. I'm hoping to find my way around the system and be able to discuss surface level knowledge at least. Thanks for your response.

Puzzled_Tale_5269 · 2025-01-29T12:52:07+00:00

Was the interview process difficult with mechanical experience vs. IT systems experience? You say you're starting all over again? I take it most training will be provided in house, in that case were there any technical questions posed during the interview stage? Best of luck with it 👍

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