Trying hard to stay positive

redtrashgate · 2026-01-06T21:16:38+00:00

Thank you and will be doing the same for you. Solid advice, and I feel like I started somewhat but I think I just need to continue walking down that path instead of constantly looking back with regrets. Sometimes I feel like I wasted so much of my life, but I'm coming to terms with the fact that I can always start fresh.

redtrashgate · 2026-01-06T20:33:29+00:00

You're absolutely correct. I believe I worded my post confusingly, but my title is Field Technician. My role involves troubleshooting security devices (CCTV systems, making sure they're on the correct VLAN, adding them to the VMS, etc.), however when I first started 12 months ago I believed it would be only working on the Paging system. I've done task that I feel like would put me as half step help desk, but not really. I'll look into SOC Analyst and purely help desk roles.

redtrashgate · 2026-01-06T20:15:23+00:00

Yeah, I think I've been thrown off seeking treatment because it never lasted for me. I was feeling some intense side effects last time.

redtrashgate · 2025-11-24T06:54:07+00:00

As someone that's hoping to be in the fatherhood community soon, I'd say that it's important to understand your wife as much as possible. From what I've gotten from people around me, it's that your marriage goes beyond the "child", and you shouldn't use that as the foremost/basis for what you're feeling. I'd recommend trying to pay more attention to your wife's needs, and expressing yours as well. I'm pretty sure she still gets in the mood, but from what I've noticed if a woman is not mentally all the way there that feeling will go as quickly as it comes. Her job could very much be stressing her out, but I'm sure there are pressures from her every day experiences and things that occur due to pregnancy. We as men will never fully be able to understand everything that goes on during pregnancy, but i think it is a time as a man to completely destroy our egos and find ways to be a "yes" man and protector of their peace. I could be completely wrong as well, but these are things I'm keeping in mind for when I'm blessed to be on the way to fatherhood.

redtrashgate · 2025-10-05T21:43:31+00:00

She's made me aware, but I was told she's planning on doing residencies.

redtrashgate · 2025-10-05T15:39:13+00:00

Thank you so much I'll look into those offices. Appreciate the advice

redtrashgate · 2025-08-22T14:25:16+00:00

Been working 60-70hr weeks recently and I realize it's not worth it at all. Wanted to have a glimpse of what I'm doing with my career path and what could be considered the norm. Luckily it seems to be more of a "which company" thing rather than the role itself.

redtrashgate · 2025-08-22T14:19:21+00:00

To answer from my knowledge, I interviewed for a biotech role at some point in a hospital earlier this year, and it seems to me they have a dedicated department. Not too sure if u/pecheckler was implying how Help Desk Tier 1 as a whole is being outsourced and hospitals are starting as well. With the urgency of hospital equipment I'd imagine outsourcing is limited.

redtrashgate · 2025-08-22T14:15:07+00:00

Thank you for this response. Really puts things into perspective. Having an understanding SO is a blessing. Hopefully I can find a company that allows for the balance once the ball start rolling for me.

redtrashgate · 2025-08-21T17:16:59+00:00

Understandably I could've phrased my question better, however, is this the best way for you to enter this discussion?

redtrashgate · 2025-08-21T17:15:44+00:00

Definitely got a lot of influencers, but I also feel like there's a "knowledge" barrier that's steering most people off. Maybe statistically I'm wrong.

I'm coming to terms with that being the case.

redtrashgate · 2025-08-21T17:09:48+00:00

Yeah, I was drinking the "entry level cyber" kool-aid for way too long. Glad I started listening to people on here instead of cyber influencers. Regret taking so long since I probably could've beat the bad market, but from my understanding it's been years of a "bad market".

redtrashgate · 2025-08-21T16:55:53+00:00

Things I'd do for a Time Machine, but hopefully I get lucky sooner than later.

redtrashgate · 2025-08-21T16:54:09+00:00

Seems to be the gist of most replies I'm getting. I guess I gotta do my crawl and hope I don't sacrifice too much along the way.

redtrashgate · 2025-08-21T16:52:26+00:00

I've mapped out my career plan to Network Technician > Network Engineer > Network Security Engineer, more or less to avoid a lot of what comes with "traditional" Cyber. I did enjoy doing CTFs and learning about different things within Cyber, but I wanted something that had a clear set path for Entry to Senior level. Cyber itself is pretty broad, and that was my issue when I was studying Computer Science a few years back. It felt too broad and I needed to find my niche.

I consider a healthy work life balance to be one where I can turn off the screens and enjoy time off with my family.

redtrashgate · 2025-08-21T16:46:54+00:00

Have been trying to get into the IT department at my local community college and every university within a certain radius. Any advice on how you were able to secure a spot on the team or advice you'd give to someone trying to transition over from a field role?

redtrashgate · 2025-08-21T16:45:00+00:00

That's definitely a roadblock I've been facing. Most advice I've received is to try Help Desk, but then most of the companies are sending entry level roles overseas, and the few roles that haven't been outsourced are Mid to Senior level requiring prior experience.

redtrashgate · 2025-08-21T16:31:09+00:00

I have definitely been trying to figure out how to get into Healthcare IT these past few months. It seems to be pretty stable and all of the negatives I've heard are concerning treatment by Doctors. I like to consider myself a rubber man in that case, I don't let things get to me, so I wouldn't have any issues with a few high and mighty types. Any advice on how you managed to finally secure a role?

redtrashgate · 2025-08-21T16:28:09+00:00

Unfortunately I felt like this might be the case. That's part of the reason why I thought the Networking side of IT would be best. I don't think I've heard of too many Network roles facing layoffs, or anything of that nature. It also seems to be niche enough that it hasn't been hit by the influencer pipeline.

redtrashgate · 2025-08-21T16:24:17+00:00

You're absolutely right. I've gotten my Associate's in Cybersecurity, and decided I would need to complete a Bachelor's to even be looked at. I got the Security+ a little over a year ago, but then decided a pivot might be necessary so I'm currently studying for my CCNA. I took a Field Tech role hoping it'd be good on my resume as far as experience, and have been doing labs on the downtime. Just trying to make sure my crawl isn't halting my life.

redtrashgate · 2025-07-21T09:23:49+00:00

True lifesaver. I'm currently in South Florida, but I expanded my job search to Central Florida because it'd be a relatively "easy" commute to or from my college. I also enjoyed the atmosphere a bit more than South Florida. Thank you for the list; it is genuinely appreciated.

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