First Day

gadav478

First Day at the new job yesterday. Finally got through the clearance process. Here's a mini run-down...

It was a lot of fun, but boy there is a world of difference between IT and Night Audit (hospitality), and I see the most difference in the way management manages. I swear I'm finally being treated like an adult and not a kid!

Talking to my shift lead at the new gig, I told him of my certification plan and he said that he doesn't put much weight into certifications because he feels like all you do is just read a book and pass a test. I can agree on some fronts but I got this job because of my A+ and so ironically so did he. Don't know if that's going to sway me from going for my CISCO certs.


LOTS of room for growth I see. In a month, my PM said she'll post my resume on the job board for the company and walk me around to the other APM's in order see if I would be a good fit in another department. (New Department = more pay, yay!) So good, so far and I can tell if you just put some time in, IT can be very rewarding. Just a little inspiration for those who are just getting started like me, or are looking for something in this field.

Cheers!

VAHokie56

Congrats man sounds like a real good opportunity

Devilry

Congrats on the new gig! Sounds like you are enjoying it, when that stops.. time to move on.

IT is great, and I agree with you about the way most managers are in IT are different.

prtech

Congrats from a fellow Marylander!

4_lom

Congrats!

gadav478

Thanks guys-

Yeah, the only thing this bothering me is the schedule change process. I am still working my night job right now because of some underlying issues (last job didn't want to let me go to part-time, already given a start date for the new job, had to quit old job but there is a week that I have to work both) but it's all good because they really aren't hard.

(puma)

gadav478 wrote: »

First Day at the new job yesterday. Finally got through the clearance process. Here's a mini run-down...

It was a lot of fun, but boy there is a world of difference between IT and Night Audit (hospitality), and I see the most difference in the way management manages. I swear I'm finally being treated like an adult and not a kid!

Talking to my shift lead at the new gig, I told him of my certification plan and he said that he doesn't put much weight into certifications because he feels like all you do is just read a book and pass a test. I can agree on some fronts but I got this job because of my A+ and so ironically so did he. Don't know if that's going to sway me from going for my CISCO certs.


LOTS of room for growth I see. In a month, my PM said she'll post my resume on the job board for the company and walk me around to the other APM's in order see if I would be a good fit in another department. (New Department = more pay, yay!) So good, so far and I can tell if you just put some time in, IT can be very rewarding. Just a little inspiration for those who are just getting started like me, or are looking for something in this field.

Cheers!

Hey is this your first it job, just wondering? i'll be in the same boat soon, i'm also located in md

N2IT

Sounds like a great situation! Gratz!

Roguetadhg

Good stuff, glad for you man!

I wouldn't let him sway you for the CCNA. If you want it, go for it. It'll atleast show to your company you're willing to expand your horizons.

My first day at the current job was trying to clean up the dock, then my office, then the back storage rooms... urgh. If I had pictures now of what it was like then. *shudder*

gadav478

(puma) wrote: »

Hey is this your first it job, just wondering? i'll be in the same boat soon, i'm also located in md

Yes sir, I'm in Maryland. Whoop-Whoop lol.

gadav478

Roguetadhg wrote: »

Good stuff, glad for you man!

I wouldn't let him sway you for the CCNA. If you want it, go for it. It'll atleast show to your company you're willing to expand your horizons.

My first day at the current job was trying to clean up the dock, then my office, then the back storage rooms... urgh. If I had pictures now of what it was like then. *shudder*

^1+ Absolutely. Dude, I am still afraid to see what exactly is in the bottom of my cabinet at my desk. LOL. I'll explore that on Monday and leave my weekend work-free and pleasant.

As for swaying me, I totally agree. I think that with a lot of individuals earning certifications, we have to had a good stern head on our shoulders because most certs don't GUARANTEE anything. They help but they may or may not qualify us. I am getting my CCNA regardless because this is what I want to do and what I want to learn about.

Cerebro

Congratulations on the new job and your great attitude!