@IRJ said in How to Start in IT in 2020, No Experience:

@PhlipElder said in How to Start in IT in 2020, No Experience:

This may help: https://blog.mpecsinc.com/2019/06/19/i-want-to-get-started-in-it-in-a-cloud-first-world-what-do-i-do/

Yeah I agree with you overall in the What to learn in the cloud area, but I wouldn't just silo on Microsoft technologies. In the early 2000s nearly everyone built their network around Microsoft services like Active Directory, but we are seeing less and less of this going forward.

Microsoft is a major cloud player, but not even the biggest one. All their core cloud services are also offered by their competitors. So there will be less vendor lock in then the days of old.

I find Vendor lock-in is even worse once we get beyond running virtual machines in the public cloud. VMs are portable.

Apps and Services running in a cloud environment are tailored to that environment. Not so sure they'd be easy to move from one vendor to another.

@Dashrender said in How to Start in IT in 2020, No Experience:

@PhlipElder said in How to Start in IT in 2020, No Experience:

This may help: https://blog.mpecsinc.com/2019/06/19/i-want-to-get-started-in-it-in-a-cloud-first-world-what-do-i-do/

Starting 1/3 and down I understand that blog - but the starter where they have you setup your own business? WTH is that all about?

The person I was mentoring during this session was, and is, looking to get their own consultancy going.

To start off in IT in a silo would be a detriment IMNSHO. It's like growing one branch of a tree and not the others.

As long as the employer has no restrictions on moonlighting, then it's possible to build up those other branches of knowledge. With knowledge comes value.

This may help: https://blog.mpecsinc.com/2019/06/19/i-want-to-get-started-in-it-in-a-cloud-first-world-what-do-i-do/

@dafyre said in Random Thread - Anything Goes:

@travisdh1 said in Random Thread - Anything Goes:

@dafyre said in Random Thread - Anything Goes:

@nadnerB said in Random Thread - Anything Goes:

Why do I read this in Pepe Le Pew's voice?

Because you had an awesome childhood.

Yes.... Yes, I did!

Sproing, Sproing, Sproing ...

I was sleepless one morning during the New Moon. It was quite dark and this is what greeted me.

Merry Christmas everyone and a Happy & Prosperous New Year!

@nadnerB said in Random Thread - Anything Goes:

My wife and I when we were just married: B
About 3 years in: Mostly B some A
About 7 years in: Still Mostly B but A is getting broader in context
About 10 years in: 60/40 B with the shop humour mostly A
Today at 17 years: 75/25 B with pure shop humour being A

I don't think the good ole boy's shop humour will ever wash.

One of our last holidays in Florida in Treasure Island we had just left the PUBLIX near St. Pete's. We'd picked up some groceries. My wife, the three kids, and me.

We're sitting at the light to turn onto the main drag and there is four bikini clad girls standing at the corner waiting to cross. One of them was holding a Pomeranian dog.

In my mind, I'm thinking, "How can anyone hold a Pomeranian in that kind of heat".

My wife after we starting driving away, "Did you see the BOOBS on that chick?"

Me: "Actually, no, I was looking at the dog."

Boy, did we have a big laugh together. That's when I knew A was to be the norm.

@Dashrender said in Random Thread - Anything Goes:

@nadnerB said in Random Thread - Anything Goes:

what's with the vertical display? just trying to look geeky?

Lots of accounting offices run at least one that way.

@Jimmy9008 said in Why IT certifications are worth more than you think...:

@PhlipElder said in Why IT certifications are worth more than you think...:

Parenthood 500

Ha!

Seriously though.
Questions to ask those we work with and to look at ourselves:

• Am I a dyck to work with?
• What can I improve? Constructive criticism please.
• Do I give someone the benefit of the doubt? Especially if it's "third party" pointing it out?
• Do I compliment/acknowledge the folks around me for the work they do?
• Do I take the time to ask folks how they are doing? Genuine ... not fly-by questioning.
• Am I able to listen?
• Am I able to pick the right hill to die on but mostly walk away?

I'm not "nice". I know my boundaries and when someone has crossed them. I expect folks to respect them as do I to theirs. I don't play well with predators, back-biters, and gossips.

I also know that someone that takes credit for my work is also going to burn when they can't answer to the details so I wait for it. That trust bridge is only burnt once.

The above doesn't come in a course .Though, I'm sure I could generate our retirement fund putting one together.

@Jimmy9008 Parenthood 500 and above level courses.

@Jimmy9008 said in Why IT certifications are worth more than you think...:

What certification would you suggest for IT management in terms of people and projects?

For project work, PMP. Project Management Professional. From a reputable source of course.

A thorough understanding of project work by experience would also be an asset.

Experience with the products brings a type of knowledge, understanding, and wisdom to bring about a successful conclusion to a project whether $25K or $25M.

Boots on the ground experience.

Oh, and a sense of tact. I don't have that so can be difficult in larger projects. Plus, I'm the humblest guy I know.