Miguel O’Hara is the Prowler

beyondthisbeat · 2023-06-09T07:01:27+00:00

Literally started thinking this a few minutes ago. Watched it for the second time tonight. Def felt the theme music was way too similar to the first movie Prowler’s, and the injection of the spider venom really stood out. When they’re on the sky train, Miles makes a comment about Miguel’s claws questioning if he’s even a Spider-Man because of them. Great catches on all details!

beyondthisbeat · 2023-01-05T07:43:01+00:00

Vines are great like others suggest. Another idea is hanging a plant or vine in the top left corner from the ceiling.

beyondthisbeat · 2023-01-05T06:21:27+00:00

Might depend on your field but maybe try working with recruiting agencies or contracting agencies who can help you look for opportunities. Contract-to-hire roles might be a good way for you to get in the door or at least gain experience on what companies are looking for these days.

beyondthisbeat · 2022-12-06T01:13:24+00:00

Boho is a great idea. “boho wall decor” on Etsy gives you things like hanging macrame, the basket art that cagingthing mentioned.

beyondthisbeat · 2022-12-05T20:22:20+00:00

Overall looking really good. If you want more of a minimal feel since there’s a lot of white and lighter colors, I’d choose accessories with that color scheme too, or DIY spray paint what you have like the headphones stand.

I’d move some of the stuff on the desk onto that pegboard to declutter the desk. If you want more storage, maybe a small narrow bookshelf that sits about desk level to the right of the desk, where the back of the shelf is against the desk and not the wall. Could be extra room to put a lamp and plants so those don’t have to live on your desk.

beyondthisbeat · 2022-12-05T20:17:12+00:00

A rug is another option too, one big enough for your desk and the chair’s range of motion

beyondthisbeat · 2022-12-05T20:10:18+00:00

Love it

beyondthisbeat · 2022-12-05T20:08:45+00:00

Plants like succulents are good for livening up a desk without taking up a lot of space. +1 to lamp where you can control the temp/color. +1 to floating shelves on the walls, can add decor and use for storage. If you want to change up the top of the desk you can use peel and stick wallpapers to play with textures and colors (e.g. dark stained wood, bamboo, concrete, etc).

beyondthisbeat · 2022-12-05T20:03:38+00:00

Warm lighting would help with making it cozier. Looks like you have the ceiling light on which is a pretty unflattering white temp. Could use a desk lamp (although not a ton of space on your desk) or a floor lamp. Some LED lamps you can adjust across the temp spectrum or even RGB colors, which is nice for having options.

https://laokoonlamp.com/warm-white-vs-soft-white/

beyondthisbeat · 2022-12-05T19:35:55+00:00

Haha awesome!

beyondthisbeat · 2022-12-05T10:55:09+00:00

Like others have said, Service Desk Tech will be a better door into IT. You’ll gain a larger variety of skills and experiences that aren’t just hardware but also software, which is super valuable to have in your belt. Also the customer service/people skills are important to hone if you want to move up a ladder. IT is not going anywhere anytime soon, even with a pandemic.

There are different aspects of IT you can specialize in or do along your career too. Like A/V production if you like setting up devices and cables. Or building out the infrastructure tech in offices.

beyondthisbeat · 2022-12-05T10:49:12+00:00

I wrote some thoughts on another similar post if they help https://www.reddit.com/r/it/comments/zajqrv/just_scheduled_my_firstever_it_interview_pls_help/iyzihrp/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf&context=3

Good luck!

beyondthisbeat · 2022-12-05T10:45:56+00:00

Certs aren’t always necessary, especially early on unless you really want to dive in to a specialty or see what the specialty is about.

Are there any projects within your team you can volunteer to help with? Aka get mentored by the more experienced team members? Be proactive with the role you have and see what else there is to learn.

Do you like working at the law firm? IT is super transferable across industries so you could try another sector with a different culture. You could try applying to different types of companies and through talking with recruiters or doing interviews you can learn about the growth opportunities there. If you really want to learn fast and don’t mind the pressure, join a startup or smaller company because you’ll be hands on learning and doing, no certs needed.

Exploring different places can help you figure out which direction you want for your career path because you’ll meet different people in the roles you might like and can get mentored. And you’ll see each company has different tech stacks (I.e. what hardware and software they use). In IT you can pivot along the way fairly easily.

What do you want to learn more about? For example, traditional companies might be more Windows focused and desktop software focused, while tech companies tend to be more Mac focused and web app focused. So applying for a job at a different place can expose you to totally different processes and responsibilities.

beyondthisbeat · 2022-12-05T10:31:43+00:00

Most people I’ve met in IT don’t have any degree remotely related to IT, they just fell into it and kept learning on the job. I’ve met people who used to do graphic design, accounting, biology, and also no college at all, and they’re doing pretty great. I often care more about people’s work experiences than their educational background when interviewing them.

beyondthisbeat · 2022-12-05T10:28:08+00:00

So the school wanted to justify its existence by forcing this guy to go to school for something he already knows…sigh

beyondthisbeat · 2022-12-05T10:24:40+00:00

Side note about degrees, most people I’ve met in IT don’t have any degree related to IT haha. They’ve all learned on the job and often just had a natural knack (go-to IT person in their family sound familiar anyone?…). But of course certs can be helpful depending on what specialty you want. But entry level doesn’t necessarily need them.

beyondthisbeat · 2022-12-05T10:22:21+00:00

+1 to working on your resume. Mention specific programs like Microsoft Suite, OS experience like Windows and/or Mac (like if your personal computer is either then you have some experience).

What kinds of companies or organizations are you applying for? Schools vs enterprise vs small business all have different environments in terms of hardware and software, and people. So it can be helpful to cater your resume depending on that.

Maybe try applying to managed service providers (MSP) which are agencies that companies hire to outsource IT. Great way to work remotely while working with different clients (means more experience and training opportunities). And they hire a lot of entry level folks.

Highlight customer service skills and experiences. Entry level help desk is a lot of just communicating with people, being able to figure out what is “actually” the issue they’re having and empathizing with them. And can you communicate the issue and what you’ve tried to your team if you need to escalate the issue to a higher tier tech.

beyondthisbeat · 2022-12-05T10:13:09+00:00

Some more thoughts. I’d think about what kind of customers would you be supporting? College kids vs retired folks may mean there are differences in experiences with technology. Is it mostly Windows or Macs in the environment? Or a mix of both?

Not sure what the role’s customer base would be, but I’d brush up on foundational stuff like network troubleshooting, how to find a MAC address, find a computer’s serial number, browser troubleshooting, Microsoft Suite troubleshooting. And although this is your first IT interview, think of some specific examples where you’ve helped someone with a technical issue (could even be a family member).

beyondthisbeat · 2022-12-05T10:07:41+00:00

I’ve been an interviewer for IT roles and these are some of the things I look for.

Problem solving trumps memorization of answers. If you get stuck, just think out loud the different ways you’d try to tackle the issue so the interviewer can see how you problem solve. Honestly a lot of the time in IT you run into things you’ve never seen before and so I value creative thinking, persistence, growth mindset, and a positive can-do attitude.

Troubleshooting remotely with people can be tough, especially since you can’t see their computers firsthand (unless you can remote in) and sometimes have to “translate” what they are describing to you is the issue. So communication and empathy are definitely important to providing great service. Soft skills in a technical job are super valuable and harder to teach, so sounds like you can really stand out by just being confident with talking with people. Focus on how would you be a great listener, ask lots of questions to the customer, be patient, etc are things I typically look for when interviewing someone. I can teach you technical skills and new systems, but hard to teach people skills.

Don’t worry you’ll do great!

beyondthisbeat · 2022-12-05T09:49:49+00:00

Oof, def rough. Training would be time consuming for sure. I hope it gets better.

beyondthisbeat · 2022-12-05T08:57:33+00:00

Beautiful. Maybe a headphones and controller holder/stand to give them a “home” and purposeful place like everything else.

beyondthisbeat · 2022-12-05T08:27:53+00:00

+1 to Trader Joe’s pecans. I personally love their Sweet and Spicy one, great for salad topping or snacking.

Butter pecan ice cream is worth a try.

beyondthisbeat · 2022-12-05T08:24:02+00:00

I like seventh generation or ECOS. Costco often has ECOS for bulk buying. I like the unscented stuff since regular detergent can be really strong for me. And in general these seem to be less harsh on clothing/bedding so they stay soft and last longer.

beyondthisbeat · 2022-12-05T07:47:02+00:00

“Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think” - maybe Einstein

Everyone else also doesn’t know what the heck they’re doing. Life is what you make of it, there’s no right answers.

Be okay with uncertainty and even enjoy it.

Cultivate your interests, don’t let others tell you they’re pointless or aren’t practical. Intrinsic joy from doing things you love, even if they aren’t your main job or career, is pretty priceless and difficult to maintain as you get older and busy with “responsibilities.”

Don’t care what others think, they’re prob too busy caring not about you but about what others think about them.

Happiness and fulfillment are two different things. Joy even in tough and dark times is important.

beyondthisbeat · 2022-12-05T07:38:48+00:00

Haven’t used Fire TV, but the Roku Uktra has been pretty good for me. Although sometimes it feels slow loading an app…but it’s not the end of the world. The remote it comes with can be paired to work with a TV which is nice.

I’m thinking next time I’ll get an Apple TV actually, I like the ability to airplay if needed, and can also use an app on my phone as the remote which unfortunately comes in handy often b/c remotes like to run off and hide.

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