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Got an amazing job!

White WizardWhite Wizard Member Posts: 179
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After what has seemed to be a # of years and challenges, I have finally got an IT job that will challenge me and expose me to the latest tech with a managed services provider.

My main reason for this post is to inspire others looking for IT jobs as I know it can be difficult and seem insurmountable at times. I applied to so many places ranging from local to the greater Nashville area and always got what would seem like a guarantee of job placement only to have a recruiter never follow up or respond to my emails/ phone calls.

All I can say is don't give up, stay positive, and always move ahead even if that means fixing computers on the side just to stay in IT. 👍
"The secret to happiness is doing what you love. The secret to success is loving what you do."
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    cyberguyprcyberguypr Mod Posts: 6,928 Mod
    Congrats! What is the role?
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    zxbanezxbane Member Posts: 740 ■■■■□□□□□□
    Like cyber said, congrats, tell us about the position itself.
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    White WizardWhite Wizard Member Posts: 179
    cyberguypr wrote: »
    Congrats! What is the role?

    Essentially, it's my responsibility to prevent problems on a number of workstations and servers. Some would consider it entry level I suppose but considering the pay, benefits, and hardware that I will deal with on a daily basis, this is a huge step in the right direction for me.
    "The secret to happiness is doing what you love. The secret to success is loving what you do."
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    zxbanezxbane Member Posts: 740 ■■■■□□□□□□
    Good stuff, soak it all up and learn all you can!
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    TheProfTheProf Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 331 ■■■■□□□□□□
    Congrats!
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    lsud00dlsud00d Member Posts: 1,571
    Congrats White Wizard! Way to keep at it and working towards your dreams. Now use this opportunity to 1337up icon_cheers.gif
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    Dieg0MDieg0M Member Posts: 861
    Congrats man! Seems like you are happy about this position and thats what counts the most.
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    networker050184networker050184 Mod Posts: 11,962 Mod
    Congrats!
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    puertorico1985puertorico1985 Member Posts: 205
    As others have stated, NEVER stop learning. Congratulations, and I wish you the best in your new position.
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    coreyb80coreyb80 Member Posts: 647 ■■■■■□□□□□
    Congrats and keep on moving on up icon_cheers.gif
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    shyguyITshyguyIT Member Posts: 380
    Congrats! icon_thumright.gif
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    Asif DaslAsif Dasl Member Posts: 2,116 ■■■■■■■■□□
    Congrats! and good luck in your new position!
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    Dakinggamer87Dakinggamer87 Member Posts: 4,016 ■■■■■■■■□□
    Congrats on your new job!! icon_thumright.gif
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    wastedtimewastedtime Member Posts: 586 ■■■■□□□□□□
    Congratz, I'm hoping to get a job soon myself.
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    neo9006neo9006 Member Posts: 195
    Congrats, and you inspire the rest of us hoping to land a job soon ourselves.
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    White WizardWhite Wizard Member Posts: 179
    Thank you everyone! I appreciate it!

    Time to knock out A LOT of certs.
    "The secret to happiness is doing what you love. The secret to success is loving what you do."
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    XyroXyro Member Posts: 623
    Congrats!

    Thanks for posting this. I particularly relate to:
    White Wizard wrote:
    I applied to so many places ranging from local to the greater Nashville area and always got what would seem like a guarantee of job placement only to have a recruiter never follow up or respond to my emails/ phone calls.

    "You should be hearing from us ..." icon_lol.gif
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    VeritiesVerities Member Posts: 1,162
    Congratulations! MSPs are great places to learn a whole lot of IT. Don't be afraid to ask lots of questions.
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    AnonymouseAnonymouse Member Posts: 509 ■■■■□□□□□□
    Congrats! I'm always happy to see these sorts of posts.
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    iBrokeITiBrokeIT Member Posts: 1,318 ■■■■■■■■■□
    Sounds like a great start, congrats!
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