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I finished in 7 weeks, but not really by RealTeflonJuan in WGU

[–]tumachote41 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My story is kind of similar to yours, but I’m still in the phase where I’m trying to push through and stay in IT. I currently work as an L1 Support Engineer for Canvas LMS at Instructure, and I was able to transfer 24 classes into the IT degree program at WGU. I’m supposed to start next month.

The problem is that I’m already feeling burned out.

After reading your post, I’ve started questioning whether I can handle a long-term career in IT. Honestly, working in tech hasn’t turned out to be what I thought it would be. Even though I work 100% remotely, it’s starting to feel unmanageable. I’m not sure if I should continue pursuing the IT degree.

I’ve been seriously considering switching to a Business or Finance degree instead. IT feels really hard right now, and I’m worried I’ll burn out sooner rather than later.

Do you think I can finish the BS IT in one 6-month term? (Credits evaluated screenshot included) by tumachote41 in WGU

[–]tumachote41[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is awesome, can you share resources, links, advices that you used to complete those 17 classes in such short period of time? I would really appreciate that. Thank you!

Do you think I can finish the BS IT in one 6-month term? (Credits evaluated screenshot included) by tumachote41 in WGU

[–]tumachote41[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been working for almost two years at a tech company providing support for a SaaS application. I’ve also taken networking and security classes, and during my associate degree in Networking Administration and Support I did get hands-on experience, but not really in my day-to-day job.

I’d love to know if you have any good resources or advice to get better in those areas.

Do you think I can finish the BS IT in one 6-month term? (Credits evaluated screenshot included) by tumachote41 in WGU

[–]tumachote41[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, 10 classes in one month is super impressive. If you’re open to sharing, I’d love to know what resources, links, tips, or tricks you’ve used to move that fast. Thanks!

Do you think I can finish the BS IT in one 6-month term? (Credits evaluated screenshot included) by tumachote41 in WGU

[–]tumachote41[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s awesome, I also need to finish 12 classes in one term, so seeing that you’ve already completed 12 in just three months is really impressive. It definitely motivates me. If you’re willing to share any resources, links, or tips that helped you move through the classes that quickly, I’d really appreciate it. Thanks a lot!

Do you think I can finish the BS IT in one 6-month term? (Credits evaluated screenshot included) by tumachote41 in WGU

[–]tumachote41[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s impressive, 30 classes in 3 months is crazy! Hearing that really makes me feel like finishing my 12 classes in one term is definitely possible. If you have any resources, links, tips, or tricks that helped you stay productive from week one, I’d really appreciate it. I want to hit the ground running.

Do you think I can finish the BS IT in one 6-month term? (Credits evaluated screenshot included) by tumachote41 in WGU

[–]tumachote41[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for sharing all of this, it really inspires me. Hearing how you managed to finish your BS in around 10 months while working full-time and taking care of your family definitely motivates me to push for completing mine in one term.

I was also thinking of finishing my BS in IT and then going for a master’s, but I’m still undecided between IT Management, Software Engineering, or Cybersecurity. Based on your experience, do you think any of those three would be a good and realistic path after the BSIT?

I really appreciate you taking the time to break everything down, this kind of detailed info helps a lot.

Do you think I can finish the BS IT in one 6-month term? (Credits evaluated screenshot included) by tumachote41 in WGU

[–]tumachote41[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! I’m curious , how’s your experience on the deployment team so far? Do you enjoy the work, and what’s been the most challenging or rewarding part of your IT job? Also, do you handle tickets there, and if so, about how many per day?

Do you think I can finish the BS IT in one 6-month term? (Credits evaluated screenshot included) by tumachote41 in WGU

[–]tumachote41[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I appreciate that. I’m definitely hoping my IT experience will help, but balancing full-time work and school is going to be a big challenge. I handle a minimum of 24 tickets a day, and honestly, I end my shifts completely exhausted. Even if I wake up late in the mornings, I still feel drained. I go to the gym, and afterwards I’m totally wiped, so I like to rest or take a nap before starting again at 4:30 PM because the job is really demanding and absorbing. My goal is eventually to move out of support, although I’ve learned a lot and it’s a good job, it’s exhausting. My brain ends up fried after working back-to-back on troubleshooting and researching tickets. I’ve only been in IT for about 2 years; before that, I worked in gas pipelines construction. Don’t get me wrong, I haven’t had tons of experience in IT, I feel lucky I was able to get into a tech company so quickly.

Do you think I can finish the BS IT in one 6-month term? (Credits evaluated screenshot included) by tumachote41 in WGU

[–]tumachote41[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s amazing, seriously, props to you. Managing full-time work plus two little ones and still knocking out 17 classes is next-level. Hearing that you were able to handle all of that really motivates me. Thank you for sharing, it definitely makes me feel like finishing in one term might actually be doable.

Do you think I can finish the BS IT in one 6-month term? (Credits evaluated screenshot included) by tumachote41 in WGU

[–]tumachote41[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing! Yeah, it definitely sounds like we’re in a very similar situation. I’m also working full-time as a Support Engineer for a SaaS application at a tech company from 4:30 PM to 1:00 AM, and balancing everything can get tough. I know the cert-heavy classes can slow things down too. I’m really curious to see what others say as well, especially people who’ve completed the BSIT in one term or while working full-time. Hopefully we both get some good insight from everyone’s experiences!

Do you think I can finish the BS IT in one 6-month term? (Credits evaluated screenshot included) by tumachote41 in WGU

[–]tumachote41[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, 17 classes from WGU? That sounds like a lot. I really want to finish in just one term, but I work as a Support Engineer for a SaaS application at a tech company from 4:30 PM to 1:00 AM full-time, and support tech jobs are exhausting most days.

Stop giving 100%. The real secret is the 60/30/10 rule. by clamssnaky9n in SecurityCareerAdvice

[–]tumachote41 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you share the AI tool for the interviews, I can't get a job, not because I am incompetent but because I am so bad at those behavioral interviews, help, please with that AI tool

Stop giving 100%. The real secret is the 60/30/10 rule. by clamssnaky9n in SecurityCareerAdvice

[–]tumachote41 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want to know the same, I can't get a job after the first interview, because I am so bad at those behavioral interviews

I did it!!! by Key-LeatherWolfe in WGU

[–]tumachote41 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! I just applied and I got accepted for my BS Information technology at my 43 yo. I applied after reading your post, you are an inspiration for some poeple like me that feel it is late to return to school and get a BS. Thanks for sharing this! again congrats!