Laid off....new direction?
hellogalaxy
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Well I just got the news I was layed off 
I think of it as a blessing as I was burnt out as a sys admin. I have about nine months of savings to hold me over while I try and redefine my career.
I have a pretty diverse background with exp as a win environment net/sys admin (8 years) and help desk (3 years).
I currently hold CCNA/N+/S+/CISSP.
My passion is in AWS. I have zero experience in an actual AWS network, but have studied plenty for the architect cert. In two months I think I can knock out AWS architect associate/professional and I was wondering what all of you thought about future jobs.
So in a nutshell I'm an 8 year sys admin with lots of Linux exp wanting to break into remote cloud work.
What do you think my best path forward is to land a remote job in cloud? What certs, work, studying do you think could land me the first job?
I think of it as a blessing as I was burnt out as a sys admin. I have about nine months of savings to hold me over while I try and redefine my career.
I have a pretty diverse background with exp as a win environment net/sys admin (8 years) and help desk (3 years).
I currently hold CCNA/N+/S+/CISSP.
My passion is in AWS. I have zero experience in an actual AWS network, but have studied plenty for the architect cert. In two months I think I can knock out AWS architect associate/professional and I was wondering what all of you thought about future jobs.
So in a nutshell I'm an 8 year sys admin with lots of Linux exp wanting to break into remote cloud work.
What do you think my best path forward is to land a remote job in cloud? What certs, work, studying do you think could land me the first job?
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Blackout
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I don't personally work in Cloud, so I cannot advise you on a path forward. I would just recommend to keep studying, keep pushing yourself forward, the more knowledge the better. What area do you live in and what is your willingness to relocate? The company I work for regularly has Cloud positions in Cary, NC and other locations.Current Certification Path: CCNA, CCNP Security, CCDA, CCIE Security
"Practice doesn't make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect"
Vincent Thomas "Vince" Lombardi -
fredlwal
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with this economy, you should be able to find something really quick. I keep seeing articles about how they can't find people to hire in the tech field. -
scaredoftests
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So sorry..been there before. What area do you live in?
Never let your fear decide your fate.... -
jt2929
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I don't know what your situation is, but are you willing to relocate? We're having trouble finding certified and qualified Sys Admins here in upstate NY.