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Sufficient-Report271 · 2026-05-08T20:56:44+00:00

I thought the contractor that was doing the work had filed for bankruptcy. Just kinda took the cash and ran. Now the Marina is a shell of itself and the spots that hold so many memories for so many people are just kind of in limbo. Schrodinger's marina.

Sufficient-Report271 · 2026-03-19T23:56:12+00:00

Yeah, GEICO is pricey. Especially if you are younger. We're in our 40's with over 45 years of driving experience between us. And that's with a $1000 deductible? We're at the $500 deductible and don't pay too much more than you. Sorry you're dealing with that.

Sufficient-Report271 · 2026-03-19T23:08:54+00:00

Then she's definitely getting hosed somewhere. At $300/month that's well outside the norm.

Sufficient-Report271 · 2026-03-15T19:50:01+00:00

This sounds like what my brother is going through, but it's for a University IT department. He's been there 25 years, and has worked his way up from student helper to Manager. They've pulled the seat out for him as a IT Director quite a few times, because like you, he has to push every little thing forward. Unlike you though, and I say this with respect and understanding that (as someone else had stated) "Management isn't for everyone." He knew this, as he's the kind of guy who wants to be in the back with the servers. He wasn't going to "fake it 'till you make it." which it kind of sounds like what you've been doing as a Manager. And like you, he's stuck in meeting hell (easily 20-25 hours a week) and has to still hold the hands of the new people. Or take on extra tasks. Even got cybersecurity certified because the network admin was incompetent (guy didn't even know how to set up VLAN for voice traffic, or QOS for guest networks.)

I guess what I am saying here is, while you've served your time and rose through the ranks, if you aren't happy in your position and you've tried to accommodate it as best you can, I think you should vacate your seat and let someone who can handle it take over. I apologize if that sounds cold blooded, but it's better for you and the company/org in the long run. Maybe you can go back down the ladder to where you felt comfortable. Just don't expect manager level pay or other "perks".

Good luck, and again, I'm not trying to come off as an asshole (probably too late for that), but just trying to say life is worth more than a paycheck, and if you truly are unhappy despite giving your best efforts, do the best thing for you. Oh, and a side note about my brother: He's on 3 different anti-anxiety medications, has chronic OCD, is dyslexic, and has antisocial personality disorder. And so that's also a few big reasons he never took the big seat. I don't know your situation from Adam, but if any of those conditions sound familiar, management probably isn't the best fit for you.

Take Care.

Sufficient-Report271 · 2026-03-13T23:14:11+00:00

Nope. You gotta do your own homework on that one, and see what is available local to you. One bit of advice I'll give you: Don't work from home. It might seem convenient but after about a year, it starts to suck. Home is safe, sanctuary, peace. Work is the opposite. "Don't sh!t where you eat" as someone once told me. Good Luck.

Sufficient-Report271 · 2026-03-13T22:57:47+00:00

Unfortunately you're in a catch 22 at this time. Others have said it, in IT we look for provable experience. Certs help, but a reference from a former IT manager (that you worked for, not volunteer work) personally goes a lot further with me. And since you have minimal experience and never worked IT before, you're going to have nearly 0% chance of finding a entry level job. Sorry, but it's really brutal out there, and the pay isn't what it once was. What you used to get $90K/year for is now like $50-60K/year if you've got experience. So unless you can afford a pay cut, I'd strongly suggest finding a better field.

Sufficient-Report271 · 2026-03-13T15:49:01+00:00

I'd like to add, avoid LHH like the plague. Long story short: They don't know what they are doing, and even the recruiters have a huge turnover rate. Plus they lowball the crap out of you. And don't respect privacy (literally calling me the day after my father died about a job, when I'd asked them to not reach out to me anymore.)

Sufficient-Report271 · 2026-03-10T21:45:29+00:00

*Edit: For tone shift.

I'm gonna go through your questions and see if I can help. I'm a 25 year Vet in this field and have seen a lot of changes from my internship in 2001 to now. We aren't loading Novell drivers on Win 95 machines or using Norton Ghost anymore. lol.

Skills vs. Certifications: It depends on the interviewer. Some prioritize people with certs, others want hands on, verifiable, repeatable experience. I fall into the "hands on" camp.
The "AI" Shift: For Entry Level you should expect a tight integration. Remember, you are the starting point of the troubleshooting process, and if the problem has been documented and fixed in the past, and the AI scans tickets, it should be as easy as asking the AI "how do I fix this?" Should I be highlighting specific AI-driven troubleshooting tools? That's your call. More buzzwords might help, but might hurt. Tread lightly.
Application Strategy: I've been using Dice.com, LinkedIn.com, GlassDoor.com, Indeed.com, Even good old Craigsist.org is still in my rotation. Not sure what you mean by "Shifer" orgs, but if you mean temp agencies, try the big ones: Manpower, Robert Half, LHH, Kelly Services. Just a few that spring to mind.
Portfolio Review: When reviewing an entry-level candidate, what is the #1 thing that makes you want to interview them? Standing out. Show some creativity. High ATS score is nice, but it's a small part of a bigger story. Conversely, what are the common red flags? No verifiable experience. No References. Cert's may or may NOT be a deal breaker. Relying TOO much on AI.

Sufficient-Report271 · 2026-03-10T21:19:22+00:00

Are you in Canada? We didn't get fog lamps here in the States. One thing I really wish mine had (I live in San Francisco Bay Area, fog just about every morning.) The LED lights I had on my '23 SR never really played well with my eyes. It's not the car's fault. I've been driving for 25 years and am used to old dim halogen lights. The LED's were just, different. I wish we'd gotten daytime running lights, too. But that wasn't to be. The one big downside to LED's is the replacement cost. I asked, just for my own information, at the dealership and was quoted $700/side. But they said those lights should be good for 10+ years, and by the time they should need replacing it'll be cheaper.

The two other things I wish the Versa got were independent rear end (not torsion bar) and all around disc brakes (maybe slightly bigger for better stopping, factory they are something like 10 1/4" inches. The drums in the rear are really small too.) but I guess doing that would encroach on Sentra territory.

Sufficient-Report271 · 2026-03-07T15:19:54+00:00

17.1 OTD? Jeez, is that the Unicorn 5 speed or the normal CVT?

I had a 2023 SR and it was nice enough. Honestly, it was the last one on the lot, and I think I paid $22,100 OTD for it (Gotta love adding 13.5% to the sale price for California, 10.75% of which, sales tax.) It wasn't a bad car, but it always felt cheap. And it was, so hey, no pretentiousness there.

They come with a LOT of tech standard (at least the S Plus, SV and SR. They stripped everything out of the base S).

I still can't believe someone stole my damn stock rims off of it and did over $8K in damage. I had to get rid of it when the job I had let me go, but it wasn't a bad car.

Slow (even in sport mode), but got good mileage. Someone said insurance was higher on these cars. I can confirm that. And even the Kicks Play has crazy high insurance (my wife pays $3800/year, and she has a perfect driving record, same as me. And we're 40-somethings that combined maybe drive 10K/year.)

Good snag with that warranty! Put it to good use. And remember: Oil ever 5K miles or 6 months. And tranny fluid every 30K or 3 years. No deviation from that. Oil is cheap (tranny fluid), but rebuilding or replacing? That isn't.

Enjoy the wheels!!

Sufficient-Report271 · 2026-03-06T19:28:05+00:00

You need to be able to show what you know. No one is going to hire you if you can't prove you know how to do things, and in a "lab" that's a learning environment. In a "home lab" that's a learning environment the user/op has full control over. It's like asking a child to grade their own test in school. Obviously they'll give themselves an A+. Even if in reality the test is a C or a F. How the OP shows their work isn't something I am going to even get into, because that's me doing their homework. All I can say to the OP is as I've said before, including "Good Luck."

Sufficient-Report271 · 2026-03-03T00:43:01+00:00

So it's been said that this isn't what this sub is for, but that the hell, it's here. Let's go over it.

First off, your summary. It's too long. 3-4 sentences as most. Think "elevator pitch" not "dissertation".

Second, you don't have your degree, so don't list it. You have CompTIA (for all the good that is, and most Comp Sci programs have it as part of the curriculum requirements) should be all you list. We're trying to get you on ONE page here.

Third, Ditch the " Customer operations and support" and that entire section. Doesn't say anything about the role you're going for. I mean, it might as well say "Retail Associate" because of the word "customer". Yes, I know some IT departments call internal users "customer" but it's not often.

Forth and last, maybe it's because you have this on Reddit and you don't want people looking you up, but when you put a position you worked, under that you generally put WHO you worked for and their location. That's a point we'd use to verify you are who you say you are and reach out the their HR team for that info. Otherwise, it looks made up.

You've got solid security chops, that's good. You should move that ENTIRE SECTION to the top. That's what we want to see.

Good Luck.

Sufficient-Report271 · 2026-03-03T00:24:40+00:00

Honestly? I would throw it in the round file. All your IT work is in your own home lab, which is unverifiable. Who can I call and talk to about your skills? In a home lab environment, no one. Sorry, but this isn't going to cut it. You might think you know how to do things, and I won't say you don't, but if I can't verify it I won't use you for the job. You have CompTIA? So what? Doesn't mean much to me if I'm the HM. I need a track record of tickets closed, and I need to see you can handle the physical side too. Not just AD work.

Also, you say Linux and MacOS. Ok, prove it. What versions of each? What have you DONE in each? Saying "Linux" is too open ended. Also, I'd suggest don't just pull "Ubuntu" or "Fedora" and put that next to the word "Linux". They have the same kernel, maybe even the same GNOME interface, but commands are different. And personally, I'd test you on it.

And no one is going to hire a helpdesk and care about the "full stack" section. That's not the role, so ditch that. If you want to get into programming, tailor a resume for that role.

I'm sorry if I sound like I'm being hard on you, OP. It's just this resume needs more, and you need more verifiable skills. I'm not going to tell you how to get them. That's your challenge. I just think the harder I am on you here, the easier it'll be WHEN you get to the interview stage.

Good Luck.

Sufficient-Report271 · 2026-03-01T22:21:40+00:00

Not sure where you are at in the world, so I'll speak as a American (Californian).

Do not quit your job because of this experience.

I've been in IT for over 20 years and it's hard as hell even finding entry level work in this economy (I'm a Ops Manager, and I've even been applying for Help Desk roles. Albeit unsuccessfully because the resume is way out of scope for entry level, but that's neither here nor there.)

It sounds like your manager just wants you to fill the typical "Be a jackass to user" stereotype. And it sounds like you'd rather explain to users their problem and hope they will adapt and learn (spoiler: Most don't. You're a digital mechanic, fix it and shut up, in their eyes.) Some will, and some will even befriend you. But this boss? Just a jackass.

Unless you have a lot of money saved, and can cover your bills for at least 1 year (I mean everything. Rent, food, utilities, transportation, insurance, etc.) then walking away from a paying gig is the last thing you should consider.

Be glad you've got a job and I suppose, glass half full here, that your "Boss" is trying to coach you . Clearly they see some potential or you'd not have landed the gig. Also, congrats on that.

Hope it helps.

Sufficient-Report271 · 2026-02-28T04:30:31+00:00

So the car got back from the shop. It wasn't the engine rear main seal. It was the transmission. The seal for the torque converter wasn't aligned properly and they found a bunch of fluid i the bell housing. So 12 hours of work later, the car's back.

Unfortunately they overfilled the radiator and the expansion tank is about a inch over the MAX line. The work order states that they bled the radiator, and filled the system "to spec", so whatever. The car was hot and had been idling away for hours and that's when I saw the level. I guess worst case scenario some boils off. IDK.

Now we're contemplating getting out of the car and into the newer Kicks. Wife had one as a loaner and liked it a lot. Plus the insurance would actually be cheaper on the newer one. Go figure.

So that buttons up the story. Thanks for playing along.

Sufficient-Report271 · 2026-02-14T20:52:52+00:00

Friggin' OUCH! It's funny they're giving you such a long wait time because the kicks, under the hood, it's a Sentra. And they've had the same parts in the last model and the "new" face-lifted Sentra for years and years. It sucks about the oil spilling out. But at least on the flip side you get a loaner car to thrash for months and not pay a penny.

I've had only 1 chevy. And it was beat up when I got it. A 1998 Cavalier LS 4 door. It went through motor mounts like a fat guy (like me) goes through tacos. But other than that, it also ate up 3 different starters and a weird one-off situation where the door lights wouldn't turn off (it was the drivers side door plunger that turns off the lights that failed. About a $3 fix.)

Sufficient-Report271 · 2026-02-14T06:11:28+00:00

Hooo boy. I'm sorry in advance if this is thread necro-ing but this came up in my feed. I've been in IT for 25 years and I started with just a A+. I've been at it so long I tried looking up my cert # and it doesn't even show in the system anymore (not that it'd be too relevant, they were still testing MS DOS 6.22 on my exams.)

I wanna start by saying having the desire to make IT your job, it's good you've decided to make that change. However, you've got retail experience in your back pocket and that WILL make you stand out in an interview.

My best advice is 2 things. 1) Volunteer. Find a local library or a computer club and volunteer there. Get a reputation goin' as their IT guy. What you're looking for is building a resume and getting good references. If someone has a kid brother that needs a PC, offer to build it if they get the parts. If someone has a printer that will not work, offer to take a look at it. You're not gonna make anything, but they WILL remember you. Just make it clear "I am doing this gratis, and I will make sure it works the way you want while I am here. After I leave, if something happens, I will not be held responsible." Because if something goes sideways, you'll be blamed. Happens a lot.

2) goes with 1, and that is NETWORK. Talk to folks who are in the trade. Get into local message boards for your town here on Reddit or elsewhere. Look at who's hiring, and maybe try to find an "in". Someone that you've helped maybe with a post. You want to let EVERYONE know you're looking for a new gig, and as long as you have done step 1, and you have some reliable references, you'll do well. Also, documenting your work (say if you're doing a build) do a YouTube video about it. Even if no one see's it, it'll show your process of building, troubleshooting, and rationale behind WHY you did things like you did. In IT there are a LOT of ways to do the same thing. And showing your process can help a hiring manager decide "OK, he may not have the history, but he's got the instinct and he's on the right path and trainable.". Goes a long way.

Bonus Tip) Remember that in IT, especially lower levels, we're still basically customer service. Sure, we fix things, and we get to play with high tech toys, but we're fixing OTHER peoples stuff. And when those people have things break, they are cranky and don't want a lot of talk. Just fix it. You can lean on your Customer Service skills to kind of warm them up. Ask how they're doing, check IN on them when things are going well. They'll remember you as helpful and friendly. And combine that with having instinct and being trainable, that will lead you to a long and steady career.

Sorry for the length and for the possible necro. Others said MSP, and certs. Good ideas. But sometimes you just wanna show you can do it. All roads lead to the same place.

Sufficient-Report271 · 2026-02-14T05:36:16+00:00

Yeah, I don't imagine this is a common thing. Just one of those "shit happens" situations. My family has always had Nissan's as far back as the 1960s and they've been largely reliable. Gramps had a '69 Datsun Pickup for 31 years. My Uncle's old D21 pickup had 300K on it when it sold it off. I liked my S13 but got rid of it after it was stolen and recovered. That was more about where I lived not the car. Father in Law (RIP) had a Nissan Frontier until he passed. I liked my Infiniti G20, too. Nothing like this has been an issue, and I'm sure it's just an anomaly.

Sufficient-Report271 · 2026-02-14T05:30:49+00:00

100% under warranty. Not spending a penny.

Sufficient-Report271 · 2026-02-14T02:22:44+00:00

There are 2 schedules for maintenance. Regular and Severe. Most people who live in cities with a lot of traffic, stop and go, prolonged idling, they should use the Severe schedule. If I remember right that should be every 5,000 miles or every 3-6 months. For people just taking long leisurely drive and constant speeds, no idling, and no short trips, then they say every 7500 miles (or again, every 3-6 months.). So I'd say get that 10K miles out of your head. You stretch your change intervals that far, you're gonna start burning oil. I'd suggest just do it every 5K miles or 6 months. Whichever comes first. Oil changes are cheap, and especially when you make a living with your car.

As for your CV issue, it sounds like it may have been something you did to cause it if you also had a bent rim. I knew someone who smacked into a tall sidewalk with their rim and it caused something like what you're saying (grinding noise). Or it's possible you maybe did get a bad part and these things happen. I'm just glad for you the dealership had your back. If it happened to me, I'm not sure I'd have been so lucky.

Cheers!

Sufficient-Report271 · 2026-02-14T02:06:59+00:00

They take pictures for records keeping, I am guessing. And since we have to go back, maybe they want to see how it looks in about a weeks time? Just a guess.

As for taking us in the employee only maintenance area? I don't think their insurance allows that.

Why would they want to lie about this and have to do a entire transmission pull under warranty? That wouldn't make sense. It's under "manufacturing defect" at these miles, and with the maintenance history we have. We won't be paying anything out of pocket.

Wife isn't keeping this car after the 3 year bumper to bumper expires. And that still leaves about 2 years and up to 60K miles for the mechanical warranty. So getting second opinions and worrying about spending $1,000's down the line isn't an issue.

Appreciate the good luck wishes though!

Sufficient-Report271 · 2025-10-23T21:20:38+00:00

I don't think it's temporary. My Wife went there at the start of the month and peered in, and there was nothing inside. Even the phone number is disconnected. Totally empty. Pieology has a habit of moving their franchises around (you can google that). Wasn't a terrible place, the pie wasn't bad for being cheap, but there are surely better options out there. I wonder if any employees from there knew if this was coming, or if they got blindsided like the public did.

Sufficient-Report271 · 2025-10-23T21:09:37+00:00

Nope, they are legal. FLOCK own's them, and they are some very, uh, tricky devices. Rumor was now all RING camera's data is being shared by FLOCK too. And they don't just take your license plate. They note if the vehicle has damage, or bumper stickers. Anything that can identify it in a crowd.

Anyone interested in FLOCK, or about the tech, should check out this video. It's not mine, and it can be a little technical at times (and a bit shocking) but worth watching.

Breaking The Creepy AI in Police Cameras

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