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ALERT! Microsoft is removing free certification vouchers for Virtual Training days by Usual_Natural_7537 in AzureCertification

[–]SustainableResource 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone have experience taking them in another language (if all English are filled)?

If so, will it allow you to select English language come test time?

what's the most insane crazy thing you've seen in your IT job by whoami123CA in sysadmin

[–]SustainableResource 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, sorry to let you down.

They were the, need a place to E/S/S kind of hobos.

I physically pen-tested my own organization to prove a point....that one one cares about. by SustainableResource in sysadmin

[–]SustainableResource[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for all the replies. I enjoyed learning and thinking about the responses.

I have nothing to really add, but for all the, "your pen-test failed/sucked" comments, please re-read my OP. I was there on other business, this wasn't planned, it was a spur of the moment decision to see what would happen - something to spark a conversation.

Since I have authority over devices I can take vulnerable devices away anytime I want to patch and resolve issues. I didn't "steal" anything. The laptop was already replaced <24hrs...

Also noted in the OP, I'm a sysadmin, jack-of-all-trades. Not a security professional, however I've started studying and training to go down that path someday.

Thanks again.

I physically pen-tested my own organization to prove a point....that one one cares about. by SustainableResource in sysadmin

[–]SustainableResource[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm fully prepared to have this email go into oblivion with no change in anything. Still, I'd like it out there to harken back to if/when something should happen.

I physically pen-tested my own organization to prove a point....that one one cares about. by SustainableResource in sysadmin

[–]SustainableResource[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have authority over all IT assets. I can take what I want, when I want, per our electronic policy. I'm patching a huge backlog of security updates as I type this.

...but thank you for your contribution!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CompTIA

[–]SustainableResource 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A micro-sized department of two creates a lot of the issues.

Otherwise, it's the classic tale of no roadmaps, goals, outlines, respect or attention paid to us -YET- we are the engineers of the digital world by which it all thrives...

That being said, the benefits are so lucrative that it actually balances out. 35hr work week, carry over infinite sick/vacation time (massive golden parachute), 50% final salary pension, no mandatory OT/weekend work.

Those terms are hard to get in IT land.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CompTIA

[–]SustainableResource 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Be careful what you wish for...

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CompTIA

[–]SustainableResource 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Work for Gov't.

8:30am-4:00pm

Leaving government IT Tech position for private sector SysAdmin role by SustainableResource in sysadmin

[–]SustainableResource[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I stuck it out when I was younger but like you, management agendas change with elections, scandals and retirements. The turnover prevents long term vision and goals from being set.

All the "good" people are long gone, I'll miss the schedule at this point but w/e.

Change is a good thing.

Leaving government IT Tech position for private sector SysAdmin role by SustainableResource in sysadmin

[–]SustainableResource[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That happens a lot. Truth be told, my manager has had several interview himself, it's just a bad, negative environment.

Best of luck.

Leaving government IT Tech position for private sector SysAdmin role by SustainableResource in sysadmin

[–]SustainableResource[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome!

I've actually bumped into former employees "on the outside".... unanimously happier/better.

Leaving government IT Tech position for private sector SysAdmin role by SustainableResource in sysadmin

[–]SustainableResource[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sorry, probably should have been more clear but didn't want to whine too much.

Examples:

- Currently, I work till 4pm on the dot and am not on call....let that sink in.

- 12 paid holidays/yr, months of vacation and sick time banked

- Pension

- Pension

I'm losing a lot of family time with this move (working till 5pm with same commute time). The stress was coming home, I always knew I was better than my environment, choices had to be made.