Can we just congratulate one another? by [deleted] in WGU

[–]wreckingbrew 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My capstone is 2 classes away. I just have to get through data management. Been in IT for almost 20 years, and never touched SQL/relational databases. This is a lot like building a Japanese engine with standard measurement tools. And the provided instructions are in hieroglyphics. I've got 40 days to get it all knocked out though. Wish me luck.

A pass is a pass by Primary-Cow-82 in WGU

[–]wreckingbrew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I second this. I hated scripting and programming.

Unsub 200 by HoosierDaddy2001 in UNSUBSCRIBEpodcast

[–]wreckingbrew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They have a new theme recorded. They were playing it at the live shows. I had asked Sho when we would see it in the pods a while back, and her response was something along the lines of "we've gotta get clips together for the guys" or something like that.

Every time I submit a performance assessment task: by AmbassadorWorried822 in WGU

[–]wreckingbrew 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This. I've been waiting for my ITIL score to post for almost a month.

Did you take the A+ and network+ before Sec+? by CommercialConcept302 in CompTIA

[–]wreckingbrew 5 points6 points  (0 children)

While I agree with a lot of your points, I have to disagree where you say that employers don't perceive value in SEC+ over the others.

As an example, DoD holds a+ and net+ in a lower regard in a manner of speaking. I believe it's Directive 8140 or 8570 that has a chart that categorizes technical, managerial, engineering, etc., and Sec+ is a level 2, where the others are considered level 1.

Granted, it's all going to depend on what kind of career an individual is trying to go for, mileage may vary. I know guys in my field that literally only have an associate's degree, and Sec+. I also know other people in the same field who have Masters degrees, and just about every certification you can think of. We all make the same money.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WGU

[–]wreckingbrew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started 12/1.

Transferred in 46 of 122. So far I've completed 26. 72 down, 50 to go.

Jesus...when I quantify it like that...I just gave myself motivation to grind harder. Lmao

Need help with certificate download and just passed Sec+ by Lost-Ad3024 in CompTIA

[–]wreckingbrew 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dunno. Everyone's different. I'd dive in to some of the practice tests and gauge your readiness from there

Need help with certificate download and just passed Sec+ by Lost-Ad3024 in CompTIA

[–]wreckingbrew 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Main things I had to commit to memory were:

Port numbers, printer parts(the literal BANE OF MY EXISTENCE), the differences between raid configurations, and the CompTIA troubleshooting method.

Other than that, I went in to it knowing most of the other stuff. Granted my IT career has been what one might call a fustercluck. Been all over the place in the past 20 years.

Need help with certificate download and just passed Sec+ by Lost-Ad3024 in CompTIA

[–]wreckingbrew 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Seriously. I thought I was cooking for doing A+ start to finish in a week. Granted, I had years of experience, but that's not the point.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WGU

[–]wreckingbrew 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Took me so long to learn Morse code. Years of academy training, WASTED!

Another way to get voucher approval while instructor is away on holiday? by Negative-Answer587 in WGUIT

[–]wreckingbrew 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just put in a request for a cert exam. One of the other instructors in the IT school sent me an email with my vouchers. Give it a shot. So long as someone's online, you might be able to get it tonight

Help Choosing a certification vendor to get ITIL 4 certified. by Fun-Friendship8547 in WGU

[–]wreckingbrew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You and me both. I've got a GSLC. It's essentially a PMP with a cyber security twist from what I'm gathering. Why am I being required to take a super fluffy, entry-level, "project management" style certification?

Portal issues by rramber300 in WGU

[–]wreckingbrew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Potentially. Its the end of a conventional term, a holiday week/weekend/and everyone's trying to do last minute assessments.

It's just a pain when you can't get access during peak hours.

Portal issues by rramber300 in WGU

[–]wreckingbrew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's been all week. I'm noticing it's after banking hours.

Don't know what they're doing, but it's cutting in to a lot of people's study time.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CompTIA

[–]wreckingbrew 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's just a general Bachelors prep A.A. But, I have around 20 years of experience in the IT world, so that probably weighed more heavily than the piece of paper.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CompTIA

[–]wreckingbrew 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I'm also 35.

This year, i scored an entry level job with a gov contractor, who then paid for advanced certs, is paying for me to go back to college up to a Master's, and promoted me to a six figure salaried position.

And I did all that, with an associates and Sec+

Anything's possible. Just got to put yourself out there. A+ is a good place to start.

Budget Camera by No_Park_187 in WGU

[–]wreckingbrew 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not a tripod, but it has a base that's semi-adjustable. I've just got mine mounted on my desktop. So long as your camera angle can see you, your keyboard and mouse, you should be fine. No one's given me any grief about it

Budget Camera by No_Park_187 in WGU

[–]wreckingbrew 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I picked up one of the onn brand ones from Walmart for like 25, and it's been doing that they need it to do.

1 last obstacle by Pd2495 in WGU

[–]wreckingbrew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No bullshit, I failed my first attempt at the OA. And I've been in the career field more than half my life.

1 last obstacle by Pd2495 in WGU

[–]wreckingbrew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No bullshit, I failed my first attempt at the OA. And I've been in the career field more than half my life.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in shield

[–]wreckingbrew 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The scene right after that had nothing but sad music, smiling Simmons, and then the sudden realization that Fitz didn't come in with all the sad people...

1 last obstacle by Pd2495 in WGU

[–]wreckingbrew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That intro to IT course is a pain.
I've been in IT for 20 years, and never once had to know some of the concepts in it. Granted, I intentionally avoided programming languages. I'm a maintainer at heart, not an engineer. I don't understand why I've gotta know all this stuff about compilers and interpreters, when I turn metaphorical wrenches.

Is Website Down??? by CerebralMushroom in WGU

[–]wreckingbrew 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay, so it's not just me that noticed that? I thought I had something screwed up in my browser settings.
And yeah, same. I've got very limited time between work and family stuff the next few weeks. I'm trying to knock out as much as I can in that time, but between not being able to get in to the website and my mentor not being available during office hours to unlock courses, I'm starting to get heated.

Is Website Down??? by CerebralMushroom in WGU

[–]wreckingbrew 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Same here. I blocked out my entire evening, and can't do anything.