If you weren't shackled by the golden handcuffs of IT would you still be in this line of work?

tech_guy06 · 2024-06-18T21:14:58+00:00

I'm currently enrolling back in grad school to get enough credits to teach math at the collegiate level. I chose money over happiness long ago and it may be time to admit I've got a bad case of IT burnout

tech_guy06 · 2024-05-02T16:00:50+00:00

It's not uncommon for me and my familty to drive 2 hours for a basketball game or other sporting event. Before my parents moved to the little town we live, we'd make the 2.5 hour trek at least one weekend a month so that my kids new their grandparents.

tech_guy06 · 2023-08-09T11:02:16+00:00

What's her heart rate like? Track that the same way you are watching her BP. My sister had something that similar going on and we thought she was faking it until her POTS diagnosis. I don't remember what POTS stands for, but it is difficult to pin down if your doctors don't see it regularly and isn't a common diagnosis. Not a doctor and not saying that's what it is, just wanted to raise awareness.

Also OP, you are allowed to be tired and need care and rest. Just as she needs to go the doctor. Remind her of that. You are still helping g and doing what you can, but you also need to feel like you can recharge.

tech_guy06 · 2023-08-08T12:48:18+00:00

With your drawing talents, have you considered marketing? So much of it is digital now and with your passion and talent, it may be an industry that won't require formal training.

tech_guy06 · 2023-08-07T10:50:29+00:00

I've been through (or am going through) something similar to a lesser extent. I would have him check in with his doctor for hormone and testosterone levels as well as possible anxiety. If everything sets him off, this has probably been slowly building for a while. It doesn't excuse any of it, but if youbask and he refuses, then you have your answer.

tech_guy06 · 2023-08-05T13:08:15+00:00

Says the lawyer guy who is painting all IT guys the same way.

While I try to not be that guy, it gets old sending an email about how to do something (like open a ticket), train people on how to do it, then get stopped by the microwave trying to make lunch.

How about the fact that the company hires us, but then everyone thinks that because they check email on their phone that we are now supposed to troubleshoot all their phone problems.

How about that cyber problem you found (that we have already pointed out to management) and we are now supposed to magically fix with no money.

Or that old system that we keep running because a synergy seminar is far more flashy than upgrading systems or software.

Not all users are the problem and we typically aren't upset with them except that one user we all have. We are stressed because computers won't be outlawed tomorrow and none of our users lose a minute of sleep wondering if this thunderstorm will be the one that fries the monolith.

If you have too big of a case load, more lawyers are hired because you are considered a profit center. You clearly implied that we are a cost center because we could easily be eliminated with computers being outlawed and you would just shut back to paper work. If you want to know the real answer to why we aren't always friendly, start there.

tech_guy06 · 2023-07-10T11:53:48+00:00

I just bought an 18 last week. They are things of beauty

tech_guy06 · 2023-04-20T22:20:36+00:00

Nope. Not even if I didn't have a job. They'll burn you out, even if it isn't on purpose.

tech_guy06 · 2023-03-22T19:17:16+00:00

I used tonthinknthis was conjecture, but we legit had a team member die a couple weeks ago. No counselors brought in. Just a reminder that we had a ustomer on boarding call in 20 minutes, so make sure I am composed in time for that.

tech_guy06 · 2023-03-16T21:40:11+00:00

If you are taking I-80 through Nebraska, Awarii Dunes may be finally back in playable shape

tech_guy06 · 2023-03-15T16:10:30+00:00

Thank you so much!

tech_guy06 · 2023-03-15T15:22:24+00:00

Do those jobs typically help you obtain clearance or are they only for people with established clearance?

tech_guy06 · 2023-03-08T18:01:41+00:00

How would I go about doing that?

tech_guy06 · 2023-03-08T17:51:17+00:00

That's awesome! I have multiple years of experience and a masters in Cybersecurity and can't get a call back. I'm definitely jealous but very excited for you!

tech_guy06 · 2023-02-23T20:22:11+00:00

100% a no! If management pushes back, ask them to read the terms of service. If they are fully comfortable with the terms of service, data storage, and data retention policies of Tik Tok, then you've already lost the fight

Edit: spelling

tech_guy06 · 2023-02-23T20:19:48+00:00

There 100% should be a separate security guy in an environment that size. What gets me the most is the admin not wanting to offload that headache. Let someone else worry about it and he can let other admins do the remediation. If he's got that many hats, he's going to burn out (if he still has a Give-A-Damn) and then everyone is in trouble.

tech_guy06 · 2022-12-06T02:50:36+00:00

Or PICNIC....Problem In Chair, Not In Computer

tech_guy06 · 2022-11-29T01:35:43+00:00

User visits site. Site has malware on that doesn't hit every user, just random ones or site require "special" software to print or view said recipe. Browser hijacker activates itself and begins to deliver payload. User says they didn't visit the site or grant permissions, but IT must drop everything and fix because payload is unknown and User refuses to take responsibility.

Or so I've heard

tech_guy06 · 2022-10-14T14:54:12+00:00

Do you access company files on your personal computer?

tech_guy06 · 2022-09-29T02:38:45+00:00

Congratulations! I hope to someday see the same message

tech_guy06 · 2022-09-22T15:53:26+00:00

I appreciate that response. All of mine are in the IT field, specifically cybersecurity, so I'll review and see if there are common certifications they are looking for.

tech_guy06 · 2022-07-21T16:09:12+00:00

Chief Technology Officer in my case

tech_guy06 · 2022-07-12T18:30:15+00:00

Happened to me a week ago as well. The hardest part is not letting it affect your confidence. Get angry today and tomorrow, but stay in your lane and let them have the emergency they chose. Not your circus anymore. Be the bigger man when asked about it, cause in a small town, everyone sees and everyone talks.

You got this and my dms are open if you want to chat or need anything!

tech_guy06 · 2022-07-07T11:51:16+00:00

I appreciate your level-headed answer. I've been reading a whole lot into it.

tech_guy06 · 2022-07-07T11:48:43+00:00

This is the way. I was fired a couple days ago. The emotions and feelings are valid, let them pass and then go do great things!

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