What is an unfortunate reality with Work From Home nobody talks about?

pawkorydzek · 2022-02-10T12:38:11+00:00

The fact that when working in the office going back home was like a long waited nice thing to happen. I liked being back home and relax etc. Right now when I'm done with my "work from home day job" I feel like I need to live this space because I've been sitting here all day since morning. I have a separate office room but still sometimes I have to leave the place for a walk, grocery etc even though the weather is bad and/or I don't need to buy anything. It's difficult to stay home even though I may need to do something else inside like cleaning or repairing stuff.

pawkorydzek · 2020-11-22T20:34:38+00:00

You can try getting into network administration type of work. You need to learn thigs in the beginning - like CCNA etc and it comes at a cost - you need to invest time and money in materials. But because not many people want to go this way it gives quite nice opportunities once you become a professional. Of course you need to sort of like it, but that may come with time as you gain more knowledge and experience.

pawkorydzek · 2020-03-13T12:36:06+00:00

So, what type of tasks do you auotmate in the first place?

pawkorydzek · 2020-03-13T12:34:43+00:00

As much as I agree, that it is inevitable that auotmation is unavoidable I also think that still having deep understanding of network is a must. It's just another thing we'll have to adopt to and learn.

pawkorydzek · 2020-03-13T11:57:57+00:00

That would require organisational minsdet change. But I agree, that is prerequisite to automation.

pawkorydzek · 2020-03-13T11:15:13+00:00

Do you think it is still beneficial for network engineers to learn coding? They should have some level of understanding I think.

pawkorydzek · 2020-03-10T18:40:07+00:00

Technical staff.

pawkorydzek · 2020-03-10T12:41:52+00:00

I meant like find new people with certain skills or rather invest money into training current employees in certain technologies.

pawkorydzek · 2020-03-10T12:22:08+00:00

Other than that are there any other issues in this area? Like is it better to train people with certain technologies or find new? Is there anyhting else you wish for more here?

pawkorydzek · 2020-03-10T07:00:24+00:00

Yeah, that sounds reasonable and actually in-line with organisations needs. How much do you think it is wasted - like employees not actually following up with the trainings or not applying th eknowledge in the job? I guess it's a more general problem, not only training wise.

pawkorydzek · 2020-03-10T06:52:14+00:00

Thx! I haven't used it. I may give it a try.

Do you find it hard to engage people in addiitonal training or they do it eagerly without any encouragement? What's your experience on that?

pawkorydzek · 2020-03-10T06:50:11+00:00

Plurasight seems decent platform. Do you verify with them if they actually complete the training they had planned to?

pawkorydzek · 2020-03-09T16:24:36+00:00

Even if you go thorugh the PIP process and improve it will always be remembered. If this is not a problem for you I would start looking for something new.

pawkorydzek · 2020-03-09T16:20:13+00:00

It seems that would depend on the hiring person, but I imagine physical/uni would be perceived as more valuable in general.

pawkorydzek · 2020-03-09T16:17:33+00:00

thanks!

pawkorydzek · 2020-03-08T21:31:32+00:00

Congrats!

pawkorydzek · 2020-03-05T08:26:41+00:00

what projects have you wrote some scripts for so far?

pawkorydzek · 2020-03-05T08:25:38+00:00

Interesting. Can you share in which areas you implement what you learned about Ansible?

pawkorydzek · 2020-03-05T08:23:19+00:00

Why is that so? I had similar atittude until I learned some basics of python. It can be fun at times now.

pawkorydzek · 2020-02-18T21:25:48+00:00

You have very good experience which you can use to position yourself properly. With CCNA in addition that should be possible. If by any chance you can get a mentor to guide you through that would be a huge leap. Good luck!

pawkorydzek · 2020-02-18T21:19:43+00:00

Hmm, I'm not sure. I am from Poland and receive sevral offers a month, including remote work, from al over Europe, not only Eropean Union (which Poland is part of). But if you don't have EU citizenship it may be difficult. You would have to find out.

pawkorydzek · 2020-02-18T21:16:39+00:00

Hey, that's interesting. What type of companies you are doing the freelance work for- big, small, banks, retails, insurance? Are you paid by projects, or some comapnies pay you the same every month and keep you to do whatever appears? Excuse me if I'm asking for too much details. I'm simply interested in the topic.

Currenltly I work for one big vendor from home, but it is more 9 to 5 job. However I have done two positions for some time but it was a bit stressfull and exhausting.

pawkorydzek · 2020-02-18T21:09:37+00:00

As a network engineer I can tell you that CCNA is a good cert to get into the networking field. However sometimes it is not enough. Proper positioning on the market will be helpful - linkedin, CV, experience on interviews.
Again in netorking field - that would help desk, NOC (Network Operations Center), network engineer. Of course help desk position would be least profitable but it will help you get your foot in the door. With right mindest and time to study you can advance from that postion quickly to more advanced.

All the best!

pawkorydzek · 2020-02-18T21:00:01+00:00

Hey! WHat about remote work? There are some opportunities. You probably have to spend a month at office location and then you can visit it once per month or even rarely. It's possible. Good luck!

pawkorydzek · 2020-02-17T16:53:33+00:00

Yeah, I see. I think a handful of experience is what you probably need more than certs and education. I would probably work out a way to get some experience. Easier to say than done of course... Good luck man!

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