What can be achieved with the right certs, hard work, and little luck

Been pretty busy studying for VCAP5-DCD so I haven't posted in a while, but an exciting event happened and wanted to share with the TE community.

Just signed an offer letter to work at a mid-sized datacenter as 1 of the VMware experts. Wasn't looking for a new position, but couldn't say no to 6 figure salary and a chance to work with 100+ hosts.

Its been 2 years since I decided to switch to IT. Couldn't have made it w/out the support of my family and the knowledge I gained while visiting TE.

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veritas_libertas

Nice! Congratulations

RomBUS

Nice work! Congrats!

Very inspiring and you should be proud of your accomplishments!

Roguetadhg

Success comes with hardwork. You gotta make your own luck to have it

Congrats sir I'm happy for you

ChooseLife

That's great, congratulations!

networker050184

Congrats!

SteveLord

2 years and already a VMWare wizard? Nice!

zenhound

I was thinking, two years to a 6 figure salary? Wowsa. I've been hoping I could get close to that with a five year plan, that's kind of amazing.

the_Grinch

Seems I am a failure in IT, congrats!!!

networker050184

Location, location, location. VA is a hotbed and salaries are high due to the ridiculous cost of living.

VAHokie56

Shake & bake man! congrats !

networker050184 wrote: »

Location, location, location. VA is a hotbed and salaries are high due to the ridiculous cost of living.

VA is an awesome place to live/work

Psoasman

Congrats! It's nice to see those success stories.

Roguetadhg

networker050184 wrote: »

Location, location, location. VA is a hotbed and salaries are high due to the ridiculous cost of living.

So it evens out, I guess. I've heard of rental prices that scare me just thinking about it.

Everyone

Congrats!

cyberguypr

Way to go!

YFZblu

Great work - It's extremely uplifting to see hard work directly impact one's life in a positive way. Congratulations!

kriscamaro68

Congrats on the new job!!!

dave330i

Thanks everyone. I hate leaving my current job since I enjoy the work and the people, but I need to do what's best for my career and family.

SteveLord wrote: »

2 years and already a VMWare wizard? Nice!

Nope. Maybe I'll feel that way after passing VCAP5-DCA & DCD.

VAHokie56

Roguetadhg wrote: »

So it evens out, I guess. I've heard of rental prices that scare me just thinking about it.

Cost of living is higher in northern VA...down around Richmond its not bad at all and a lot of people make the commute to NOVA from there.

dave330i

Didn't expect such a strong reaction from current employer after giving notice. Had to promise the division VP I would seriously consider their counter offer. Normally I would leave after giving notice, but not so sure this time. It should have all the benefits of the new position w/out the drawbacks.

pcgizzmo

dave330i wrote: »

Didn't expect such a strong reaction from current employer after giving notice. Had to promise the division VP I would seriously consider their counter offer. Normally I would leave after giving notice, but not so sure this time. It should have all the benefits of the new position w/out the drawbacks.

So your saying you your current employer is stepping up to the plate money wise but what about the 100+ hosts? Do you have that capacity at your current place of employment?

I say all things being equal the devil you know if better than the devil you don't. All things being equal that is.

rs2606

Congrats man I love reading posts like this to give me motivation to keep working my my certs/college while working full time as a Network Engineer. I know who I'm sending my vm questions to now

QHalo

Might take a look over this thread.

http://www.techexams.net/forums/jobs-degrees/74026-beware-counter-offer.html

Congrats though!

veritas_libertas

I would be very cautious about not leaving after you have told them. It usually doesn't end well.

ptilsen

Big congrats and major props! Well done.

buzzkill

dave330i wrote: »

Normally I would leave after giving notice, but not so sure this time. It should have all the benefits of the new position w/out the drawbacks.

Apart from the drawback of everyone knowing you wanted to leave. That will always be at the back of their minds.

erpadmin

dave330i wrote: »

Didn't expect such a strong reaction from current employer after giving notice. Had to promise the division VP I would seriously consider their counter offer. Normally I would leave after giving notice, but not so sure this time. It should have all the benefits of the new position w/out the drawbacks.

First of all, congratulations!

Second of all, I'm not gonna beat a dead horse; thank your Division VP and decline the counter offer. Once you've made the decision to give notice, you have to own up to that and leave. Otherwise, the next time you are faced with leaving the company it won't be on your own terms.

I'm sure your current company sounds great, otherwise you wouldn't want to leave in the first place, but since you gave notice, it is just best to leave amicably and move on to the next gig.

This isn't personal; it's business. You really need to stress that.

networker050184

erpadmin wrote: »

This isn't personal; it's business. You really need to stress that.

Exactly. Let them know you appreciate the offer and have enjoyed your time there but its time to move on and further your career. If they can't understand that then why would you want to work with them anyway?

N2IT

Nicely done!

SteveLord

"Thanks for the counter offer! I needed something to wipe my butt with!"

j/k Don't really say that. But if you do, please record it and share it on YouTube.

erpadmin

SteveLord wrote: »

"Thanks for the counter offer! I needed something to wipe my butt with!"

j/k Don't really say that. But if you do, please record it and share it on YouTube.

I almost spit my water out at my keyboard!

That is effing hilarious though.

(But for real though...don't do that...treat this as the funny joke it is.)