2 weeks into my First IT job

I recently had gotten my first IT job about 2 weeks ago on a 3 month contract-to-hire. It is at a small IT shop of about 8 people in downtown Chicago that has about 30 clients overall. So far I am loving it. While we do have to travel on-site, for the most part it is very close to one another. Best part is the hours, it is Monday to Friday 9 am -5 pm. While I may stay over from time to time, it is only when I am doing many of the on-going projects.

I have about 8 years of hospitality experience overall and I do find it transfers over in dealing with customers. I like it because I get to do hands on desktop support, remote support as well as a little bit of networking in there as well.

I am currently studying for 70-685. I have gone through the entire Darill Gibson book and now am in the middle of the MS Press one. I hope to take the exam in about a month.

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someasiandude

Nice man, i am goin for the same cert path like urs

How long did it take u to achieve those certs?

jjasso21

Thanks! I want to say about 10 months, but it was a lot of on and off studying. Mostly due to a hectic work schedule.

LinuxRacr

Congrats, and way to go!

cyberguypr

Nice to hear things worked out. If you are ever in the Loop and have time to kill ping me up for coffee/lunch or something.

Ivanjam

Congrats, jjasso21!

Any plans on the degree front?

MJohnsonres

Congrats....

VAHokie56

Sounds like a nice gig my dude, keep learning and the opportunities should keep pouring in!

zekeb

Thanks for posting this! I liked reading about your experience so far...