God, certs piss me off. There is so much information that I feel is missing from them to prepare for an IT role. I passed the trifecta from Comptia and as I went on to more advanced education, all I could ask was "Where the hell was this on those expensive-ass exams??"
@@CT-yc4gd Can you elaborate on this more? Examples of information that would have been useful on the trifecta certs? I'm working on my Net+ right now lol
I've had the same experience a couple of years ago. At the time I was really bumped out but in the end I've landed a job which was much better and with a higher pay. Like you said, everything will work out eventually. Good attitude ! Thanks for sharing.
listen, just by watching your videos, I can tell you are a great communicator. Anyone who can instruct challenging technological subject, clearly has no issue with communicating. What ever the company was, lost a good employer. You will find your way and your journey. Thanks for your honesty.
I respect your story. I retired from law enforcement and now I work at a Helpdesk. I have learned so much at the Helpdesk and hope on day to getting into Cloud or Networking. Your story has motivated me to be better. Thanks for sharing. BTW, it is that company's loss.
You have a great attitude the way you are seeing this as a learning experience rather than being angry at the employer. I suffer from depression and I'm currently working on shifting my attitude to be more positive and less angry and self pitying. It's really challenging sometimes but it really makes a difference in how I feel and also I think how people perceive me, which then tends to positively affect interactions and life outcomes.
I got fired from tech job in nyc - dime a dozen VInce - thank you for being on here and sharing your story. You are not alone - also good job on the sec+ vids :)
this is exactly how I felt with my last job. I've had a lot of interpersonal problems and communications with the supervisors was pretty bad aside from one person. I also felt like it was a tad to fast paced and my background did not match with the job I was performing but was willing to learn anything. I got fired 7 months in for other reasons but my plan was to begin job hunting at the one year mark anyway if things didn't get better. Ultimately I'm glad for the experience I gained and it lead to me studying for my Sec +.
I was in your same situation. I got hired to work for a bank rand it was a very small branch office. 4 employees total including myself. Got let go 5 months later for not learning enough but the fact of the matter is no one really wanted to teach me as 2 of the employees there were set to retire in a few years. It can be hard but your gonna find something better. For me, it encouraged me to go back to school 🎉
Thank you for being so humble and honest in sharing your experience. This is welcome change from the usual click bait videos that promise you can make over $100.000 per year in Cybersecurity with just six months experience.
Being truthful in the interview is the number one thing to do. The truth is when any one from a company says there OJT or training there is not. It a great lie. It sucky they let you go but if you felt it was not a match your better off. I hope you find another job soon.
Congrats on the baby, on the plus side you get some more time to spend with your family while you look for a fresh start. Everything happens for a reason and I'm sure you'll be better off in the end. You're a great person, I love your videos, and I'm glad you are going to continue the channel! You've got potential =)
Thank you so much! I really appreciate your support, and you're right. One of the biggest upsides is that I get to stay home and help the wife with the new baby :D Thank you thank you
Dang! I just watched one of your videos on one of the Jason Dion test you took. Sending you lots of luck on your job search. You are super inspiring ❤❤❤
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it! I had an interview yesterday that went very well, and I may take the job if they offer it. Planning to upload more videos soon 😁
@@NickelCityPixels it’s like any other customer service agency. Some people think they are ‘Kim Jong Un’ and expect a rolled out red carpet. Sometimes we as workers make an honest mistake that allows for a valid complaint that we learn from. Aside from that I feel that companies in general expect too much from employees as they keep raising the standard of expectations.
Thanks for this video. I got fired from my job a week ago in the public sector job in public works. I was never reprimanded or written up. I was on probation but my wife and I are expecting and I put in my PTO for around when she’s due and a couple days later manager meets me after lunch to tell me “it didn’t work out, clear your locker and your keys please”. I on the other hand don’t have a second job but we collect unemployment and then PFL benefits shortly. I’m taking an IT support program that gives you a CompATIA A+ voucher at the end (self paced) and the Google Cybersecurity Profession Certification at the same time. You think that’s enough for just starting out? I’m humble enough and willing to work ANY IT job that I’m competent enough to do.
Sorry to hear that! Yeah I think that is enough to start for sure. Especially, if like you said, you're not "too good" for any job. There's plenty of demand for help desk all over 🙂 you'll make it through. Keep your chin up and keep walking along.
This might be a stupid question, but if I just got my security + and apply for a job do I get training at that job or do they expect me to know what to do?
I got fired from AWS. Wasnt my fault. I had a engineer tell me to move fibers(a lot) from one server to another. He pointed at the server location instead of giving me the rack# and RU and I even doubled checked it was "correct". He said it was. I removed all the cabling to find I caused a major outage on several services. I explained to my boss it wasnt my fault and I should of had paper documents with locations but because I was new he let me go.
Oof. I guess the upside there is that I don't think I'd want a work culture where the little guy gets chucked under the bus. Maybe it was a mercy, nonetheless, sounds tough. Thanks for sharing bro
, some times it’s not about our skill but with whom we work, even if you are good they will still search for silly mistake just to let you go, especially if they are a group of curry curry 🍛!!
I need to get out of support, I think my lack of communication skills are killing me now and its not going to improve fast enough. Hopefully by the time I'm fired I can find a better fit than MSP.
It honestly sounds like you got hired because you were a less financial hit than someone who checked all of their skills boxes. This happened to my husband years ago with an IT job. He too was let go.
@@vincenthumble It really doesn’t! I live in North Carolina and the tech industry is super competitive. North Carolina, especially Charlotte is known for business. Tech industry is mainly in Florida, California, Texas, New York, or Seattle!!
lol sorry that was an inside joke with @elijahscull Apologies for your circumstances. How's the job hunt going? I wonder if remote work would be worth pursuing?
Congrats on the baby, brother. We just had our first kiddo about 4 months ago and it's just the best. Wishing you the best on your job search!
Thanks man! Yeah, she brings a lot of joy to the house! Thank you
Update: got a position that I love and the second baby is on the way!
I have 20-years in the IT field and you really nailed explaining higher Ed versus certs!
Thank you!! And thanks for watching 🙂
God, certs piss me off. There is so much information that I feel is missing from them to prepare for an IT role. I passed the trifecta from Comptia and as I went on to more advanced education, all I could ask was "Where the hell was this on those expensive-ass exams??"
@@CT-yc4gd Can you elaborate on this more? Examples of information that would have been useful on the trifecta certs? I'm working on my Net+ right now lol
I've had the same experience a couple of years ago. At the time I was really bumped out but in the end I've landed a job which was much better and with a higher pay. Like you said, everything will work out eventually. Good attitude ! Thanks for sharing.
listen, just by watching your videos, I can tell you are a great communicator. Anyone who can instruct challenging technological subject, clearly has no issue with communicating. What ever the company was, lost a good employer. You will find your way and your journey. Thanks for your honesty.
I respect your story. I retired from law enforcement and now I work at a Helpdesk. I have learned so much at the Helpdesk and hope on day to getting into Cloud or Networking. Your story has motivated me to be better. Thanks for sharing. BTW, it is that company's loss.
Hey! Do you telework?
@@JustinHerman-po5lk only on Friday.
Great video. Not many people talk about this, same ol-same, same ol'. Thanks for keeping it real.
Damn firing after ciming back from paternity leave is crazy. Congrats bro! Onwards and upwards!
You have a great attitude the way you are seeing this as a learning experience rather than being angry at the employer. I suffer from depression and I'm currently working on shifting my attitude to be more positive and less angry and self pitying. It's really challenging sometimes but it really makes a difference in how I feel and also I think how people perceive me, which then tends to positively affect interactions and life outcomes.
I got fired from tech job in nyc - dime a dozen VInce - thank you for being on here and sharing your story. You are not alone - also good job on the sec+ vids :)
this is exactly how I felt with my last job. I've had a lot of interpersonal problems and communications with the supervisors was pretty bad aside from one person. I also felt like it was a tad to fast paced and my background did not match with the job I was performing but was willing to learn anything. I got fired 7 months in for other reasons but my plan was to begin job hunting at the one year mark anyway if things didn't get better. Ultimately I'm glad for the experience I gained and it lead to me studying for my Sec +.
It's good to take the positive things away from the difficult experience
Great insight on handling adversity. I wanted to know the name of a few of the placement agencies you mentioned as well.
Congrats on the new family member, brother! I know you will land on your feet soon with a new job. Keep doing what you're doing!
Thanks Jack! I appreciate the support
Keep that swagger, I like your videos. Congrats on becoming a parent.
Thank you! Will do!
Congratulations on the baby! I appreciate your candor on this termination. Your next employer will be fortunate to have you.
Thank you! :)
I was in your same situation. I got hired to work for a bank rand it was a very small branch office. 4 employees total including myself. Got let go 5 months later for not learning enough but the fact of the matter is no one really wanted to teach me as 2 of the employees there were set to retire in a few years. It can be hard but your gonna find something better. For me, it encouraged me to go back to school 🎉
Keep it up bro. Keep your head up. Things happen for a reason.
Thank you, I will
Good attitude bro!
Best advice is be direct in a respectful way .
Thank you for being so humble and honest in sharing your experience. This is welcome change from the usual click bait videos that promise you can make over $100.000 per year in Cybersecurity with just six months experience.
"How I went from Burger King Line-cook to making $250,000 a year in Cyber Security in only 4 weeks!"
Great job explaining
Being truthful in the interview is the number one thing to do. The truth is when any one from a company says there OJT or training there is not. It a great lie. It sucky they let you go but if you felt it was not a match your better off. I hope you find another job soon.
Congrats on the baby, on the plus side you get some more time to spend with your family while you look for a fresh start. Everything happens for a reason and I'm sure you'll be better off in the end. You're a great person, I love your videos, and I'm glad you are going to continue the channel! You've got potential =)
Thank you so much! I really appreciate your support, and you're right. One of the biggest upsides is that I get to stay home and help the wife with the new baby :D Thank you thank you
Dang! I just watched one of your videos on one of the Jason Dion test you took. Sending you lots of luck on your job search. You are super inspiring ❤❤❤
Also congratulations on the new baby! Such a cutie pie 😍😍😍
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it! I had an interview yesterday that went very well, and I may take the job if they offer it. Planning to upload more videos soon 😁
Thanks Vincent, would love to hear more about what you did on a day to day basis at that job. Love the content.
Thank you! As a matter of fact I've already filmed a video about that. Plan to post this week 🙂 Thank you for watching!
@@vincenthumble I'd like to hear more about the customer complaint just to see what their expectations were.
@@NickelCityPixels it’s like any other customer service agency.
Some people think they are ‘Kim Jong Un’ and expect a rolled out red carpet. Sometimes we as workers make an honest mistake that allows for a valid complaint that we learn from.
Aside from that I feel that companies in general expect too much from employees as they keep raising the standard of expectations.
Thanks for this video. I got fired from my job a week ago in the public sector job in public works. I was never reprimanded or written up. I was on probation but my wife and I are expecting and I put in my PTO for around when she’s due and a couple days later manager meets me after lunch to tell me “it didn’t work out, clear your locker and your keys please”. I on the other hand don’t have a second job but we collect unemployment and then PFL benefits shortly. I’m taking an IT support program that gives you a CompATIA A+ voucher at the end (self paced) and the Google Cybersecurity Profession Certification at the same time. You think that’s enough for just starting out?
I’m humble enough and willing to work ANY IT job that I’m competent enough to do.
Sorry to hear that! Yeah I think that is enough to start for sure. Especially, if like you said, you're not "too good" for any job. There's plenty of demand for help desk all over 🙂 you'll make it through. Keep your chin up and keep walking along.
Bro, you aren't the first person who got canned and you won't be the last. Just keep honing the skills, applying, and things will work out!
Dude, aside from my interest in IT this was just entertaining. Keep making content man
Haha thanks Joey. Will do
Congratulations on 1K!
Thank you and thanks for watching!! :D
Congratulations on the baby.
Thank you so much 😀
This might be a stupid question, but if I just got my security + and apply for a job do I get training at that job or do they expect me to know what to do?
It depends on the job. Those are great questions to ask during an interview 🙂
Nobody is hiring me for entry level positions and i have my bachelors in IT and currently getting my certs but its soooo hard to get hired ugh
I got fired from AWS. Wasnt my fault. I had a engineer tell me to move fibers(a lot) from one server to another. He pointed at the server location instead of giving me the rack# and RU and I even doubled checked it was "correct". He said it was. I removed all the cabling to find I caused a major outage on several services. I explained to my boss it wasnt my fault and I should of had paper documents with locations but because I was new he let me go.
Oof. I guess the upside there is that I don't think I'd want a work culture where the little guy gets chucked under the bus. Maybe it was a mercy, nonetheless, sounds tough. Thanks for sharing bro
You... unplugged cables... without having paperwork in your hands? You just took some random engineer's verbal order? Bro.
Thank you for the video. What was your first salary as a network analyst, having net+cert?
, some times it’s not about our skill but with whom we work, even if you are good they will still search for silly mistake just to let you go, especially if they are a group of curry curry 🍛!!
Lol, yeah I suppose. Thank you for the encouragement
I need to get out of support, I think my lack of communication skills are killing me now and its not going to improve fast enough. Hopefully by the time I'm fired I can find a better fit than MSP.
Your biggest fan here 😮
Hey Ramses 😆
thanks 4 sharin !
It honestly sounds like you got hired because you were a less financial hit than someone who checked all of their skills boxes. This happened to my husband years ago with an IT job. He too was let go.
My last employer I was with for 17 years started raising the standard and it became harder to keep new employees. It was getting ridiculous tbh.
Great video
I hear North Carolina has some great tech jobs.
lolol
@@vincenthumble It really doesn’t! I live in North Carolina and the tech industry is super competitive. North Carolina, especially Charlotte is known for business. Tech industry is mainly in Florida, California, Texas, New York, or Seattle!!
lol sorry that was an inside joke with @elijahscull Apologies for your circumstances. How's the job hunt going? I wonder if remote work would be worth pursuing?
This just happened to me 😢 omg how crazy
Sorry to hear it Amoin! Keep your chin up and find the next opportunity!
Would you share some recruiting agencies?
Bowman-williams IS ONE I know of that specializes in MSPs. You can Google around. I believe Dice specializes in IT.
3:14 what certs were those?
Net+ & Sec+
That's why we OE
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Sounds like it was more of a management issue than you.