Love this video man. This is my life right now. I recently left college at 21 to pursue certifications. Started at an help desk role at the beginning of the Pandemic, just landed my first engineering role with no degree or certifications. Great to see black men in Tech!!
@@nlvon i’m sure you’re asking him but i’m still gonna reply, i’m currently doing security+ then doing network+, A+, then Pentest+. i’m taking classes for them on Udemy for like $7 each class. gonna wait til i get an IT job to see if they can help pay for the tests at all because a few friends of mine had theirs paid for by the company.
My Husband is a Network Architect and started as a NOC 14yrs ago and he self taught himself without a degreee. He now has his CCNp and AWS networking cert and making now very high six figures. keep pushing. keep studying
Taxes will definitely do some damage; but when you add to that, lifestyle creep, that's going to really affect your pocket. It's great that you got a handle on it. I have been a low earner for most of my life and still suffered from lifestyle creep, especially when I got a pay rise or some kind of bonus; buying gadgets, spending so much of my money on eating out etc. Managed to get a handle on it the last couple of years and, especially this year, saved hard and kept a significant amount - (for the first time this year, after being made redundant, I actually have a little bit of F-U money, it has made a huge difference in how I would normally move forward). Studying to get into IT now and if I can land a job and work my way up I'll be using my newfound money skills. Like you said, without even noticing it the money just grows. I also appreciate your comment " we all love money ". If I was wiser with my money before I would have made better decisions that benefited my health, for example, which I'm having to pay for now because I blew a lot of money on non-essentials when I could have used some of that cash for early intervention; silly stuff like dental surgery. Instead I recently had to pay out BIG for surgery, because, not having money (due to wastefulness) in the past, I let my dental health get in a state. I've learned my lesson.
Ummm.... Ur fine and I’m about to do help desk starting from the bottom but I’m excited. I have BA in psychology but I love computers super happy for your IT growth and journey. I’ll have my Comptia cert soon and I will be a analyst also. Love the videos thanks for sharing your experience and being so truthful.
You guys should make a video in how to make that big jump from help desk to a specialized role. I'm sure everyone would be interested. Appreciate all the vids you guys have been putting out!
This is helpful man keep up the good work, I am actually an amateur and I have been surfing around the internet because I am really interested in IT and considering my age, and my ability so I am trying which sector will I feet in as an IT specialist
i feel you on this video bro, im mad im just now subscribing to the channel lol Like when i started off doing helpesk i went from 7.75 at Target to 17 an hour doing helpdesk lmao same thing when i got the bigger jump once i got a noc role it wasnt the most money out ther but it was more than helpdesk. salute to all of yall and keep grinding
Learn to save money, man!! You can invest money too after saving a sizable amount.. In Houston, was laid off from help desk tech due to the pandemic/lockdown.. I have the latest CCNA 200-301, but the pandemic has made it really difficult to find a job.. one network admin/engineer job posting had more than 700 applicants.. crazy times!!
how did you even land entry level IT job? I've been searching i'm working on CEH and master in cyber security atm. I have no prior IT experience and transitioning from legal field to IT
I subscribed :) I think, that for the next videos it woulnd be better if you turn a little bit down the music Sometimes it is a little bit difficult to hear what you say
Hey I’m finna get my degree in information technology after 6 classes and idk what would be my next step. I would like some guidance on what to do because I would love to make a lot of money entry level until I pick what I want my bachelors in . Do you have any suggestions on what I should do next because I’m lost after lol ?
when you first got the job on the company, did they provide any training? did your helpdesk job before had any relation to the position that you have now?
i'm 21 and i finished my networking degree, currently im working as it support for a university, i'm hoping to step on network and cybersecurity for the same university even if i don't have experience working with technology before, any advice? i'm still learning practical skills that i dont really have, in my study i saw ccna, ccnp, ccda and so on, pretty much everything was cisco, currently i'n not even doing any of that and i might forget things....
I thought when you were carrying the Nike boxes I thought you were going to be explaining how packets were broken up or networking drops packets lol!!!!!
What is the difference between and analsyst and a network enginner/architect? Im trying to choose the appropriate major for college. Thanks for the video.
Hi bro i like your videos they are great just keep going.i have a question for you if you don't mind, im a ccna certificated but when i looking for a job they asking for a network administrator but the description ask more than a network administrator or network engineer what i will do in this situation just apply or not thank you so much
Great video. I’m a graphic design but have great interest in IT, but really don’t know how and where to start. I love to be in your position, is there any course or suggestion pathway you can suggest to help me build up my skills.
@@Freewaveski look at colleges .. it varies my major is " Conputer Networking/ Networking Security Technology " thats the best out for you if you like networking
Just for context you should add the area you live in, it makes a big difference in pay. I worked help desk at a bank a few years ago and I was making $25.50, but I live in So Cal. It was decent money but nothing to brag about.
So you make 1500 per week? Thats good money good video i wachted your video and your bro sys admins video this video you guys are making are really helpfull and motovating thanks much love
Mind if I ask what city or at least state you guys live in? I’m really considering moving out of California, although I have recently accepted a position as a Systems Administrator @ my current company.
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Love this video man. This is my life right now. I recently left college at 21 to pursue certifications. Started at an help desk role at the beginning of the Pandemic, just landed my first engineering role with no degree or certifications. Great to see black men in Tech!!
deadass was considering doing the same thing and im the same age. glad to see other people in the same boat
What certs did you pursue?
@@nlvon i’m sure you’re asking him but i’m still gonna reply, i’m currently doing security+ then doing network+, A+, then Pentest+. i’m taking classes for them on Udemy for like $7 each class. gonna wait til i get an IT job to see if they can help pay for the tests at all because a few friends of mine had theirs paid for by the company.
@@nlvon I am going after my Microsoft Certified Azure Admin cert then going after the AWS Cloud practitioner cert.
Arshman Jakie all replies are welcome bro! Are you currently in IT? Do you have any experience or are you just going out and pursing certs?
My Husband is a Network Architect and started as a NOC 14yrs ago and he self taught himself without a degreee. He now has his CCNp and AWS networking cert and making now very high six figures. keep pushing. keep studying
Congratulations!
Nice. It is a very rewarding field and it can be a lot of fun if you like solving computer related problems.
I love how he got straight to the point ❤️
Taxes will definitely do some damage; but when you add to that, lifestyle creep, that's going to really affect your pocket.
It's great that you got a handle on it. I have been a low earner for most of my life and still suffered from lifestyle creep, especially when I got a pay rise or some kind of bonus; buying gadgets, spending so much of my money on eating out etc. Managed to get a handle on it the last couple of years and, especially this year, saved hard and kept a significant amount - (for the first time this year, after being made redundant, I actually have a little bit of F-U money, it has made a huge difference in how I would normally move forward). Studying to get into IT now and if I can land a job and work my way up I'll be using my newfound money skills. Like you said, without even noticing it the money just grows.
I also appreciate your comment " we all love money ". If I was wiser with my money before I would have made better decisions that benefited my health, for example, which I'm having to pay for now because I blew a lot of money on non-essentials when I could have used some of that cash for early intervention; silly stuff like dental surgery. Instead I recently had to pay out BIG for surgery, because, not having money (due to wastefulness) in the past, I let my dental health get in a state. I've learned my lesson.
Ummm.... Ur fine and I’m about to do help desk starting from the bottom but I’m excited. I have BA in psychology but I love computers super happy for your IT growth and journey. I’ll have my Comptia cert soon and I will be a analyst also. Love the videos thanks for sharing your experience and being so truthful.
Any update?
What's going on now?
You guys should make a video in how to make that big jump from help desk to a specialized role. I'm sure everyone would be interested. Appreciate all the vids you guys have been putting out!
He talks about being able to come and go as you please at his job.
This is the difference between a job and a career.
A career affords more autonomy.
i’m 21 and i’m a noc analyst. no college lol. and we are about the same pay rn
Do you need NOC for night shift only? I mean I'm from other side of the globe and can handle your night shifts.
This is helpful man keep up the good work, I am actually an amateur and I have been surfing around the internet because I am really interested in IT and considering my age, and my ability so I am trying which sector will I feet in as an IT specialist
When he dropped the boxes LOL🤣
i feel you on this video bro, im mad im just now subscribing to the channel lol
Like when i started off doing helpesk i went from 7.75 at Target to 17 an hour doing helpdesk lmao
same thing when i got the bigger jump once i got a noc role it wasnt the most money out ther but it was more than helpdesk.
salute to all of yall and keep grinding
Good stuff, keep the videos coming.
Bro thank you so much for this video I am in school at UMGC for networking and cybersecurity and you've changed my mind
How’d the change go
Love these videos! Keep it up! I learn a lot on what to expect and they inspire and motivate me.Thanks so much!
Get it bro! Going for a NOC Tech job right now..Fingers crossed!
did you get it?
@@SyrusLang I did! Working at a NOC for a bank now. Studying for some Certs to make the next move!
@Michael Nedd can you explain what exactly is your job? What you do
3:45 BRO I know how you feels. Taxes are still killing me
Man this is inspiring
Nice. You are doing well. Thanks man. Btw. you’re hilarious dude.
what's the difference between a network analyst and network engineer?
Learn to save money, man!! You can invest money too after saving a sizable amount..
In Houston, was laid off from help desk tech due to the pandemic/lockdown.. I have the latest CCNA 200-301, but the pandemic has made it really difficult to find a job.. one network admin/engineer job posting had more than 700 applicants.. crazy times!!
damn, im planning on moving to houston next year and get into helpdesk, is it really that bad out there for job applicants?
Tech companies thrived during the pandemic. I don't get how it was hard to get a job
@@Stoneface_ do you know how lay offs work, and it’s cause?? This comment of yours isn’t a smart one..
yeah i make 66k and the taxes are CRAZY...i claimed 0 and single however to make sure i didn't owe irs any extra every year
Max out your 401(k) and avoid taxes until you withdraw annually for retirement. You will pay less in taxes in the long run and be set for retirement.
i am thinking on persuing a network concentration 2 year degree, am i doing the right thing?
Crazy I was making 26 an hr at help desk just started noc1 making 27 but will be doing the one right making it 34 an hour once I start that shift.
how did you even land entry level IT job? I've been searching i'm working on CEH and master in cyber security atm. I have no prior IT experience and transitioning from legal field to IT
Internships
Bro do you do certification to become devops engineer and what you recommend me to become devops engineer
I subscribed :)
I think, that for the next videos it woulnd be better if you turn a little bit down the music
Sometimes it is a little bit difficult to hear what you say
Hey I’m finna get my degree in information technology after 6 classes and idk what would be my next step. I would like some guidance on what to do because I would love to make a lot of money entry level until I pick what I want my bachelors in . Do you have any suggestions on what I should do next because I’m lost after lol ?
You look A LOT like the rapper stormzy
Facts
Haha yeah
when you first got the job on the company, did they provide any training? did your helpdesk job before had any relation to the position that you have now?
you took yelling you are going to be sucessful businessman 👍
i'm 21 and i finished my networking degree, currently im working as it support for a university, i'm hoping to step on network and cybersecurity for the same university even if i don't have experience working with technology before, any advice? i'm still learning practical skills that i dont really have, in my study i saw ccna, ccnp, ccda and so on, pretty much everything was cisco, currently i'n not even doing any of that and i might forget things....
I like this guy.
I thought when you were carrying the Nike boxes I thought you were going to be explaining how packets were broken up or networking drops packets lol!!!!!
Music is too loud. Can barely hear you with my ear buds
1.What tools do you use daily ?. I just got a job as a NOC service engineer 1.
2. What challenges do you face daily ?
Dope video!
Did you major in IT to where you are now?
I was offered a position as a network analyst for $18.50. I feel that’s a low ball offer especially with my experience
thanks for the sharing ,
I have jsut scheduled my CCNA exam next week,
do you think i can land a entry network role with only this cert ?
all the best with the exam! Wishing you all the best. I'm studying for mines too.
@@mpho8018 We can make it
Hey have you landed a entry lvl network job yet ?
It's been a year, did you pass the exam and get a job? How much was the salary?
I noticed a lot of past tense. So did you leave that position?
informative!
What is the difference between and analsyst and a network enginner/architect? Im trying to choose the appropriate major for college. Thanks for the video.
analyst lvl 1 engineer lvl 2 arhitect lvl 3...
thank you man
Hi bro i like your videos they are great just keep going.i have a question for you if you don't mind, im a ccna certificated but when i looking for a job they asking for a network administrator but the description ask more than a network administrator or network engineer what i will do in this situation just apply or not thank you so much
i can see you Do you have the knowledge/experience requested in the job description? If you have most of it. I say you should apply.
You have to have thick skin working in IT.
Thanks bro
So much perks
What state are you in?
What certificates did you get before getting that job?
So how much do you make on avg now?
Great video. I’m a graphic design but have great interest in IT, but really don’t know how and where to start. I love to be in your position, is there any course or suggestion pathway you can suggest to help me build up my skills.
Help desk is the best foundation ever for IT- from there get small certs like comptia or ccent etc ..
Hi, is true the information about IT salaries found it in indeed or glassdoor?.. Aplied for your case?...
You can probably find an average on salaries for this position on those job sites, but this salary is specific to me.
I loved your video can you help me out with my Networking Carrier please please please please please
How much did you make with a help desk job
He said 1500 every 2weeks in the video
My sister loves black men with Internet.
So you got this NOC analyst job before getting Network+ certified?
You shouldn't get the network+ if you want to go into networking. Ccna will always look better
@@negan4089 network+ wouldn't hurt. The more certs the better
I just botched my client interview with a small company whse client happened to be FREAKING NETGEAR... mind you I’m not certified at all lmao
What was your major in college
I’m considering becoming network analyst but I want to know if there’s any other major to take besides computer science
@@Freewaveski I have been hearing computer science is hard. Rn am thinking about IT hbu
@@Freewaveski look at colleges .. it varies my major is " Conputer Networking/ Networking Security Technology " thats the best out for you if you like networking
High taxes? You must live in either California, NY, NJ, Massachusetts, Illinois, or Maryland...😂
Do you have an instagram i can reach out to you?
Just for context you should add the area you live in, it makes a big difference in pay. I worked help desk at a bank a few years ago and I was making $25.50, but I live in So Cal. It was decent money but nothing to brag about.
So you make 1500 per week? Thats good money good video i wachted your video and your bro sys admins video this video you guys are making are really helpfull and motovating thanks much love
Mind if I ask what city or at least state you guys live in? I’m really considering moving out of California, although I have recently accepted a position as a Systems Administrator @ my current company.
We are in Atlanta
Nice! What area are you in? My first NOC job was at $22/hr.
Do you know web portal for jobs? I'm searching for NOC.
What does this job do?
Is it an entry level?