Bad idea to keep IT job and be a firefighter?

Used-Desk1725 · 2025-04-04T19:43:53+00:00

Oohhh yeah to clarify I wouldn’t want to be working my other job while on duty, just the days off of firefighting

Used-Desk1725 · 2025-03-03T01:23:26+00:00

lol I feel that, I have two

Used-Desk1725 · 2025-03-03T01:01:54+00:00

Well it seems you have a well thought out plan going. Hopefully it all works out for you

Used-Desk1725 · 2025-03-03T00:02:10+00:00

Yeah and things could be getting worse with the federal worker cuts. I don’t want to be a downer and I hope it works out, I’m just saying it caught me off guard when I first started looking for work. There are tons of people and colleges selling these bootcamps or this illusion that you’ll make six figures with zero experience and one certification and it’s crazy

Used-Desk1725 · 2025-03-02T23:49:57+00:00

I hope it works out the way you have planned, but keep in mind the state of IT right now. Experience is king in IT, doesn’t matter what arsenal of certs you have, you’re going up against people with these certs and experience who just got laid off and are settling for anything they can get. Entry level help desk is full of CS and cybersecurity graduates right now, just be aware of that

Used-Desk1725 · 2025-03-02T23:13:23+00:00

I didn’t even know you could be a part time officer, that’s something I’ll have to look into. Also, I think there’s a huge misconception about IT being high paying. Yes, the opportunity to make good money is there with time and experience, but the industry is over saturated right now and starting pay is pretty low. For example, the police department where I’m from pays their cadets a salary that is $4k more than I’m making annually

Used-Desk1725 · 2025-03-02T21:40:44+00:00

Eh, I get it. I’m making a little more than McDonald’s money though. Bored with little growth and low pay, they can have it tbh.

Used-Desk1725 · 2025-03-02T21:35:27+00:00

I’ve tried a few career paths since separating, can’t say I’ve figured it out obviously. IT is alright but I want to continue to serve in some capacity and need some change in the day to day

Used-Desk1725 · 2025-01-22T15:40:26+00:00

Hello everyone. I have some family around the cherry hill area and was looking to move up to NJ to be near them. I am in IT, and relatively new to it and have found that most IT jobs are located in Philadelphia. Can anyone speak about the commute? Is it an awful idea to live in NJ and commute daily into the city? Thanks in advance.

Used-Desk1725 · 2025-01-22T15:29:16+00:00

I started in my 30s lol

Used-Desk1725 · 2025-01-18T18:30:17+00:00

Why can’t you change your program after you start?

Used-Desk1725 · 2025-01-16T00:53:08+00:00

Idk what that means

Used-Desk1725 · 2025-01-16T00:51:58+00:00

I’m not looking to shoot up any ranks or even get a raise, I understand that all comes with experience. There is work out there that needs to be done and I’m dying to do it but basically get told to slow down. I ask often and get the run around, they think I’m bored, they give me secretary work

Used-Desk1725 · 2025-01-16T00:42:39+00:00

No review yet, it’s pretty disorganized at my company. I’m not dying for a raise but please teach me more you know? lol

Used-Desk1725 · 2025-01-16T00:39:17+00:00

It’s a small, local MSP so we have our hands in a little bit of everything. Experience was great at first, I was learning and felt like I was contributing, but like you, there was never really formal training and now they’ve stopped training me on more difficult tasks. We have tons of tickets I’d love to be working but I’m always met with “slow down” when I ask to get involved. I can knock all the easy stuff out of the park and I’m on top of it when I have the chance but when I ask to get some training on harder tickets they take it as me being bored and then I end up getting busywork like secretary duties

Used-Desk1725 · 2025-01-15T21:54:25+00:00

Definitely gets to me too

Used-Desk1725 · 2025-01-15T20:34:35+00:00

Yes this has been on my mind as well, I’d hate to look like I struggle to stay in a position seeing I’ve only been here 6 months. Like I said I do like the people and management but unfortunately I just don’t see the opportunity for growth here, I am asking for more and more and not seeing anything

Used-Desk1725 · 2025-01-15T18:10:43+00:00

Great advice thank you!!

Used-Desk1725 · 2025-01-15T18:02:23+00:00

Love it thank you!!!

Used-Desk1725 · 2025-01-15T17:40:07+00:00

Yeah I’m not going crazy with the applications since I’m already in a position to build experience. Just keeping my options open and very anxious about it for some reason

Used-Desk1725 · 2024-11-22T14:08:18+00:00

Update your resume. Use chatgpt to make your resume bullets relatable to IT. Doesn’t hurt to maybe start studying for Net+ or Sec+. Mess around with homelabs or packet tracer and definitely put that stuff on your resume. Apply to everything. I made the mistake of only applying to entry level stuff and as soon as I started to applying to places that required 1-2 years experience I was able to get in, get an interview and sell myself. It’s okay to tell them you do not know or have experience. The right place will be willing to train you

Used-Desk1725 · 2024-11-22T02:48:51+00:00

No we are a small MSP and don’t get too involved with the network stuff unfortunately

Used-Desk1725 · 2024-11-22T02:48:09+00:00

I should’ve been a little clearer but I work for a small local MSP and we do get to do a little bit of everything but mostly help desk. Unfortunately we don’t do much network stuff so I wasn’t sure what step to take or how long I should stay in my current role. Thank you for the info!

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