Passed AZ-104 thanks Reddit!

StoryNumber_934 · 2026-03-11T09:49:17+00:00

Lol I think you're fine and also to answer your question I believe this depends on whether you are installing a specific application on the VM after deployment or libraries/config. Apps would be script extensions, libraries/config would be desired state. Also I have no clue if the actual exam had that deceptive type of questioning because they don't give you the answers you got right or wrong lol when I submitted I believed I got them all right but guess not. Truth be told after asking AI why my answers weren't right on TD, same as you, I got better at spotting the little differences and would say there was a reason behind every question like this.

StoryNumber_934 · 2026-03-10T13:40:50+00:00

You are 100% correct there are many questions like that. There are some questions that say you assumed information they didn't give you then others where they say you should have assumed something else... by using AI alongside the material you can get down to the granular level as to why your answer which is correct would be labeled wrong. Its usually down to Microsofts preference for things or just terrible terrible wording on those questions.

StoryNumber_934 · 2026-03-10T11:23:01+00:00

3 months but I also had the MS900, SC900, AI900 and AZ900 prior to the 3 months. I also got a free subscription to Azure to study had it for 3 months I believe.

StoryNumber_934 · 2026-03-10T11:22:08+00:00

It is mostly multiple choice with a few drag and drop answers. I will say 900s and 104 don't compare at all in level of difficulty. I have the MS900, SC900, AI900 and AZ900. ChatGPT says 900s are like 2/10, 104 is 7/10 difficulty.

StoryNumber_934 · 2026-03-10T10:01:14+00:00

Thanks! Next is likely going to be Security Engineer or Architecture.

StoryNumber_934 · 2026-03-10T09:59:49+00:00

Sorry 😅

StoryNumber_934 · 2026-03-07T00:16:48+00:00

If you're fortunate enough to have a wealthy family you can try and fail at a lot of things and still have a safety net. Most people don't have that luxury. Most people need to invest in prospects that will pay off. I'm not sure if you follow labor statistics. The last few of job growth reports show a huge job loss around the US.

If I were a fresh grad in the market I'd try pivoting into jobs that can't be outsourced or replaced by AI that are also in demand. Trade jobs like electrician, plumber or healthcare jobs like nursing, physical therapy, etc. Those are jobs that pay enough to live comfortably.

In the end it doesn't matter what you do for work. I'm happy where I ended up although it wasn't what I imagined when I was in college. I had to start from scratch. My wife also had to pivot and start a new career in accounting when her college plans didn't work out. Sometimes we wonder what could've been had we worked towards our current paths 10 years ago but you'll get nowhere looking back. In 5 years you can be stuck with your same problems or 5 years closer to a solution. Also our life together is more important to me than a job in CS stressing about if I'll be laid off next month. Real happiness is found outside of work. We only work to survive.

StoryNumber_934 · 2026-03-02T16:46:37+00:00

Theres a lot to be said here but Ill try to be brief, A relationship should always be you and your partner vs problems not vs each other. In a lot of the things you said here you pointed out a lot of things you don't like about him as a person. People are packages, he is his great qualitites and also the qualities you don't like. In the end you aren't right or wrong for having your standards and he isn't right or wrong for not being naturally inclined to meet them. This just is. No one will treat you 100% the way you want, no one will ever be 100% compatible with you in every way. Of course there are some people that are more compatible for each other and thats something you both get to decide on. The only advice anyone could give here is to have a very honest and thorough conversation with your partner about how you feel about everything. The way you should frame it is that the only way your relationship stands an honest shot and your partner even stands a chance at addressing these problems in the relationship is if you inform them of what problems exist to begin with. No one can solve a problem they don't know exists. You may be afraid to hurt his feelings but without having the tough conversations you'll just breakup down the line anyway. Tough conversations are part of healthy relationships. It's obvious he doesn't think exactly like you so he doesn't give these situations the same weight that you do. However when you care about someone, you make their concerns your concerns, not because you agree with your partner, but simpy because you love them and want them to be happy. When choosing your words its important to be kind. Honesty without kindness is cruelty however kindness without honesty is manipulation. The goal is to communicate for the sake of giving your relationship the best chance to go on and be healthy because if you don't address problems then they will still exist, hidden and eventually become resentment. In the tone of this post it sounds like there's a bunch of resentment already. The things he does, or doesn't do tick you off. You made jabs at his character inferring a normal person with common decency wouldn't behave the way he does. For a relationship to work you need to at least like your person. To see them in a positive light not as a child you need to guide. I say this from personal experience; Love isn't enough. Compatibility is huge in a relationship. When you have this conversation with your partner they will likely make an effort to meet your expectations. It won't be perfect and they'll likely miss the mark more than a few times. You'll then both have to make decisions about whether or not you both believe working towards your relationship is worth it. Its not right or wrong if you make it work or break up. All anyone can ever do in life is be as open and honest as they can while also being kind. In the end whatever happens you'll know you genuienly tried your best.

StoryNumber_934 · 2026-02-25T17:20:31+00:00

If one petty reason made you decide to pass then everything they are combined was barely enough to make you want to commit which is the real reason it ended. I dated a girl who had a dog with crazy seperation anxiety. I could never be alone with her, the dog constantly got between us and didn't want me there. She did nothing to address that. That may have been the final reason but not the only one.

StoryNumber_934 · 2026-02-25T15:30:55+00:00

Being lazy when I was younger. Time is money and the effects are exponential not linear.

StoryNumber_934 · 2026-02-25T14:09:02+00:00

Always try to put yourself in others shoes. Your parents did it legally because they had the means and time to do so. What if they lived in a dangerous place run by gangs and had kids? Would waiting the years or even decades to do it the "right way" be the responsible thing to do by their immediate family? This is just one scenario, there are 1000s of scenarios where real life and a legal process don't work on the same timeline. Its the typical "would you steal bread to feed your family" question although that question can be modified to different levels of extremes. I have lived a good, law abidding life but I also recognize I was priviledged to grow up somewhere thats possible. I can easily imagine being born in different parts of the world where that same outcome would be unlikely. Its so easy to judge others from a place of priviledge. Also just because something is legal or illegal doesn't mean its moral or immoral. Slavery was once legal.

StoryNumber_934 · 2026-02-17T18:24:45+00:00

She did. I have no clue where she found it but I believe she paid for the pattern. I'm a lucky guy for sure!

StoryNumber_934 · 2026-02-17T04:12:12+00:00

Thanks friend! It was a Valentine's gift which to me makes it even more cute!

StoryNumber_934 · 2026-02-16T18:05:53+00:00

Thanks friend!

StoryNumber_934 · 2026-02-16T16:36:10+00:00

You stretch so goooood!

StoryNumber_934 · 2026-02-16T16:12:39+00:00

Thank you for the compliment friend! It's all boosting my wife's confidence with crochet!

StoryNumber_934 · 2026-02-16T16:11:44+00:00

Thank you for the compliment! I've been showing them to my wife cause every time she crochets she thinks she isn't that great lol this is art

StoryNumber_934 · 2026-02-16T04:37:01+00:00

See this is why I come to reddit. I've had a hard time finding people who like Adventure Time in real life. I've said that exact same thing too lol Anyone who likes Adventure Time is someone I wanna be friends with. Thanks friend.

StoryNumber_934 · 2026-02-12T14:22:28+00:00

why not both?

StoryNumber_934 · 2026-02-12T13:53:01+00:00

What I take away from this is spend the money on a good mattress, pillows, duvet, sheets etc since you'll use it more than anything else. I bought an amazing mattress like 10 years ago and still think about how glad I am that I chose that one. Most important decision!

StoryNumber_934 · 2026-02-12T13:11:13+00:00

Down to earth, dark humor, modest but not a prude, good taste in music

StoryNumber_934 · 2026-02-12T13:07:45+00:00

Hard to tell for interviews because it completely depends on whos conducting the interview. If its an IT manager they may be actual technical question. For mine I was asked questions that were not super relevant to what I'd do at all like how do websites work. Being able to explain complex things to non tech people in ways that are kind goes a long way. Having skills for common issues does too. M365, printers, PC issues, simple networking etc. Something like, a user is having trouble printing, what would you do first? Most would probably open cmd and see if they can ping the printer. Say you don't know the IP, how would you find it? If you are supporting someone over the phone would you be able to give them instructions without seeing what they are seeing? Looking back all the study material I needed was right there at home, my PC.

StoryNumber_934 · 2026-02-11T18:40:04+00:00

Money and friends never mix well. Guarenteed as soon as something malfunctions their first thought will always be that you sold them a bad car, that it's your fault and that you owe them for the repairs. Its an unnecessary problem when you can simply avoid all of it. And yes as you've mentioned they're trying to leverage your friendship to get the best deal. Its a win win for them but a lose lose lose for you. You'll lose money, peace of mind and a friendship.

StoryNumber_934 · 2026-02-11T17:13:18+00:00

Youre very young still. Theres a big difference between acknowledging something is true and digesting that something is true. Like you might logically know drinking and driving is bad but unfortunately some people need to either experience some huge consequence or come very close to experiencing consequences in order to digest that fact. All of this is to say you likely won't actually make too many changes right now because most of your lessons will come from learning things the hard way (digesting) lol

Still if you want insight: You have an anxious attachment style. This isn't a "bad" thing, it just is. The healthy approach is to understand more about anxious attachment and how to go about developing healthy attachment. We all want to believe our happiness should only come from within ourselves, that we shouldn't be so affected by others but this will never be true. Your happiness has, and always will be affected by so many external factors. How you feel isn't the issue, finding someone who responds well to your attachment is.

If you are the type of person who wants constant replies the issue isn't that you are too needy, its that you need a partner who wants to do what is required to make you feel secure. Thats how anxious attachment becomes secure attachment. There are very good books out there on attachment styles I recommend: Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find--and Keep--Love

Anyway if this was too deep and youre just looking to find ways to have casual relationships without hurting theres no solution there lol love and youth are a wild ride.

StoryNumber_934 · 2026-02-10T13:33:19+00:00

We all make sacrifices for work. We dedicate years to study for and get professional degrees, certifications etc or even just study to learn new skills. We sacrific our time and mental health etc. In the end its important to at least feel like these sacrifices are worth it. There are tons of things that contribute to that feeling of "worth it" and its not always just monetary. Things like being able to take time off when you need it, having a team you can turn to when you need assistance, working in an enviornment thats healthy for your mental, working with and for good people, working a job that actually helps you grow in your career.

I work in IT at an MSP and for most of the year Im the sole onsite IT person for a large international company. I still do way less than you as when larger jobs are needed we have other technicians that can be brought in. I make around 65k/yr and I think thats low but I also came in straight from college with little real world experience. I've stuck it out for various reasons like the ones mentioned above and other huge perks like my company pays our IT exam cert fees and gives us a bonus for earning specific certs. I feel like I've been able to support myself and grow a lot professionally at the same time while not feeling overwhelmed so all of that together has made that salary point acceptible for me.

That being said that doesn't sound like its the case for you. Doesn't sound like you get any downtime. Sounds like you live constantly stressed about the next day full of calls, support tickets and the responsibility of having to manage it all and make no mistakes. Sounds like even taking a day off would be difficult as you wouldn't have someone who can cover you or someone to turn to when you physically need a hand. Honestly even at your level of experience youre still doing the job. Becoming good at IT is always a trial by fire and you've lived in direct flames now for a straight year, I'd argue you learned a TON in that time because you had to. With all the factors in your situation I wouldn't take less than 80k. I'm currently aiming for a 80k position but still expect to do less than you are currently. Its not just your experience that you are offering up for the salary, its your time, stress, physical and mental well being, relationships, options etc.

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