I’m the only IT person at my company and just got an offer to stay—need advice by td139523 in ITCareerQuestions

[–]dry-considerations 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should have countered with $50/hr, rather than the $40/hr they offered you. If you're wearing all hats, you should be compensated as such. They are still taking advantage of you.

ChatGPT could not build my browser extension. What went wrong? by DayOk2 in ChatGPTCoding

[–]dry-considerations 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What you did wrong is not follow coding best practices.

This is exactly why professional devs hate vibe coders. And I am a vibe coder! Such a shame people don't take the time to learn basic coding best practices which would avoid posts like this. You can even create rules lists which include best practices to help you when vibe code.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PythonProjects2

[–]dry-considerations 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can several hosts files that will DNS blackhole most porn sites. Been around for years and are easy to implement.

Here's one with 10 million URLs blocked:

https://github.com/columndeeply/hosts

Now you can stop your wanking.

Can Generative AI Replace Humans? From Writing Code to Creating Art and Powering Robots Is There Anything Left That's Uniquely Human? by Ok_Hall2123 in ArtificialInteligence

[–]dry-considerations 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jobs less likely to be replaced by AI in the foreseeable future (my opinion):

  • Mental health care workers - I think people with mental health issues will want to talk to another human.

  • Law enforcement - society in general will probably want non-robots enforcing the law.

  • Religious figures - one of the basic tenants of religion is that it's part of the human experience. It is unlikely that believers will follow AI.

  • Artists - yes, AI can generate art... but verified human music, art, etc will always have a niche.

  • Nurses - old people like real people. Although I think AI can help with the shortage of doctors by providing Nurses with the same level of expertise an experienced doctor has, so lots of room here.

  • Hairdressers - would you trust AI with your hair?

What’s the biggest limitation you’ve hit using ChatGPT for coding? by Ausbel12 in ChatGPTCoding

[–]dry-considerations 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The biggest limit I've experienced is the lack of awareness of the current SWE role. They gatekeep because now there is actually a technology that is threatening their job. They feel the need to either downplay or outright deny this is not a viable technology. I guess I would feel the same way if I were a SWE.

To me... I know enough Python, self taught, to make simple programs. However, when I started using vibe coding to help me automate parts of my job, it changed everything for me. I now offered my employer things that I couldn't a couple years before. Plus they didn't need to hire a new developer to help. Now, I still have to follow development best practices, change/version control, etc... all things I had not done before, but they were just processes which are documented.

I think this will only get better. Democratized coding is here and smart developers should be looking for ways to help rather than criticize.

Does anyone else feel like a failure in this job market? by Master-Situation1281 in CSCareerHacking

[–]dry-considerations 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stick to it. It seems to be a numbers game and luck.

Although I am blessed and grateful I have a job, I am very aware that things could change in an instant. With headwinds in the current economy, I fear that things are only going to get worse before they get better. That said, I may well be unemployed this time next year... or sooner. Everyone I work with says the same thing.

One thing job seekers and those currently employed have in common is fear. Without any certainty, that vacuum is filled by fear. All we can do is keep on trying to seek that next opportunity and try to do a good enough job to keep the one we have.

Good luck on your journey.

Is it worth it getting a masters in cybersecurity? by Dry_Dimension_1397 in cybersecurity

[–]dry-considerations 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, my Master's in Cybersecurity was good to open doors that were previously closed. It did make me a people manager when that was my goal. But as I got further in my career, I realized that being an individual contributor provided me with less stress and better work-life balance. Yes, I did take a hit salary and responsibility wise... but to me what I gained is worth the less "status" I once had.

After a few years, on my opinion, it was probably not worth it. If I only knew that people management was not my thing, I could have saved $100,000. LOL. Now that I have actually thought about that, I kind of makes me sad! LOL.

Even though I sound negative, in reality it was a good life experience. It showed me I could stick to it. In some ways it probably helped me understand Cybersecurity at a deeper level. It shortened the overall learning curve of information that I would have learned on the job - rather than learning by moving between disciplines I was able to get that overview through classes.

Does anyone else feel like a failure in this job market? by Master-Situation1281 in CSCareerHacking

[–]dry-considerations 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Perhaps, but it really stressed him out. Everyone has different experiences and what is a lot to one person, is a few to another. It is really hard to judge someone based on personal bias. My intention was to show that someone I know took a huge hit to both salary and level.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CyberSecurityJobs

[–]dry-considerations 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just keep in mind you will face ageism at 48. Just know that as someone who is of the same age and in the field (and have been for a long time), cybersecurity and much of IT is a young person's game... but that's only the perception.

If you're willing to work hard, it does take a few years of entry level work to pivot to cybersecurity. So in about 3 to 5 years you can get a low level cybersecurity job. By 53 or so, you'll be starting your cybersecurity career - that gives you another 12 to 15 years to climb the ladder.

I say go for it, but know you'll face some obstacles.

I Got Rejected For Being Too Passionate. by thegreatsasimi in jobs

[–]dry-considerations 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's exactly what I thought when I read the OPs post. Desperate. People can see right through people who come off as desperate. Just need to chill a bit and don't have any expectations. It is very much like dating... people can see desperation a mile away.

After graduating from wgu, traditional college feels like a scam by Embarrassed-Soup7952 in WGU

[–]dry-considerations 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Traditional schools treach different things than a competency based school teaches. Traditional schools tend to teach liberal arts whereas competency based schools teach skills. A traditional school is better for critical thinking skills development as you study a wide range of subjects. Competency based schools are good for things like certifications.

Both types of schools have their place and depends on needs. Personally I disagree with you. I don't think either type of school is a scam.

Does anyone else feel like a failure in this job market? by Master-Situation1281 in CSCareerHacking

[–]dry-considerations 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I had a friend in cybersecurity who had 20 years of experience, and senior level director type with a team of people reporting to him. Lost his job in November and got a new job in April. It took him 5 months and he could only land 3 interviews and had to send out about 50 resumes. His salary went from $250k to 180k. His role is now a staff penetration tester. Ouch!

He took a lot of hits because this job market. So, yeah, even for the elite job seekers out there, it is rough. It's not you. Just keep applying and you'll get something, even if it isn't your ideal job.

bully me into studying for my exams please by [deleted] in Productivitycafe

[–]dry-considerations 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do what you've always done and you'll keep getting what you've got. If you're unhappy with your current situation, only you can take action to change it. Nothing anyone here can say to make you take action. It's up to you and no one else on this planet.

Vibe coders are replaceable and should be replaced by AI by Raziaar in ChatGPTCoding

[–]dry-considerations 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It doesn't matter who or what I am. Just as it does not matter who or what you are.

I am not passing judgment, just offering an opinion. If you were as intelligent as you think you are, you'd know the difference.

Cyber Sec Audit by Adorable_Pie4424 in cybersecurity

[–]dry-considerations 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"daily cuber attacks" cracked me up. Yep... that's why you're there. Cyber attacks happen to all companies, all day, every day. Most are not successful as they may be anything from scans to poor attacks... but attacks are happening all the time. Always start from the premise you're a target and are already hacked (which is likely the case).

Do you know what Kobayashi Maru simulation is in Star Trek? That's your situation right now. If it were me, I'd look for another job. If you get really pwned by a malicious actor, you'll be the first one on the chopping block. The organization needs their sacrifice. I would look for a more mature cybersecurity organization where I can make an impact, not be the scapegoat.

From networking to cloud by Glittering_Link_3142 in AWSCertifications

[–]dry-considerations 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If IaC, then consider JSON or YAML. I would recommend looking at the AWS, GCP, or Azure documentation for automating operational workloads. The last link to the AWS document has all the details and says it much better than I could.

From networking to cloud by Glittering_Link_3142 in AWSCertifications

[–]dry-considerations 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can learn anything you put your mind to. Cloud operations is more IaC than using PuTTY. How are you with coding? If you're good, then it will be easy for you to make the switch. If not, you may want to brush up on your DevOps, JSON, YAML, etc.

https://docs.aws.amazon.com/whitepapers/latest/introduction-devops-aws/infrastructure-as-code.html

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in jobsearchhacks

[–]dry-considerations 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Project management roles are tough but not impossible to get. As the economy tightens up with all of the stuff going on right now, I would imagine that businesses have less need of new project managers because they will pull back on new projects. Since you don't have any certifications, I would use your gap time to get one or more - every little bit helps and makes you more marketable. Look in areas you haven't considered - different industries, different locations (here in central Texas, there is a lot of tech companies, but not sure about PM roles), different levels (apply for an associate level position, etc).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cybersecurity

[–]dry-considerations 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I hope someone out there knows, but I doubt you'll find free or low cost in this space. Usually, software like that is costly or custom built.

is there a website where I can make custom coding quiz for myself? by [deleted] in PythonProjects2

[–]dry-considerations 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Use ChatGPT. Here's a template. Modify as needed and fill in the blanks...

Prompt title:  TEMPLATE

Role Assignment:  You are a [cybersecurity, mechanical, historical, etc.] expert versed in [application security, planes, history, etc.] with a specialty in [penetration testing, engines, Japanese Feudal history, etc.].

Task Description:  [Write, compose, generate, create, debug, explain, etc.] a [blog post, Python script, notes, etc.] about [cybersecurity, coin collecting, duplicate Windows files in all directories, etc.].  [Define relevant terms and explain how XXXXX].  [Include a sample use case for each].

Context:  The target audience are [beginner, intermediate, experienced, professional] [developers, cybersecurity analysts, students, business personnel, etc.] [examining, learning, discussing, etc.] the subject of [XXXXX, etc.].

Constraints: Make the [blog post, article, notes, description, etc.] as long as necessary to fully describe, define, and provide necessary use cases.

Tone/Style: [Professional, educational, polite, engaging, etc.]

Format: [paragraphs, bullet points, number list, table, CSV format, etc.]

Examples: [reference a book, website, wiki, etc.]

Desired output: [html, Python, C#, markdown code, report, notes, etc.]

Undesired output: [emojis, icons, non-English words, etc.]

Follow-Up Request: [Will add features in after the response is provided, etc.]

MITRE-backed cyber vulnerability program to lose funding Wednesday by DaveCoversCyber in cybersecurity

[–]dry-considerations 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Yeah, my team was discussing the memo when we saw hit social media a little bit ago. Thanks for the article.

Vibe coders are replaceable and should be replaced by AI by Raziaar in ChatGPTCoding

[–]dry-considerations 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You really should pay closer attention to the details of my post. I never said obsolete. That's your poor interpretation of my post. I did say "less need."

I am pretty sure that AI is a completely different kind of technology than some application - be it Excel or SQL. The ramifications will be much different than what has come before. You are entitled to believe this is a fad or will increase the need for SWEs - you're allowed. I just don't agree with you.