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Im just beginning my cybersecurity journey and totally respect your reasons for leaving! I don't want to be good, i want to be great!

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

🎯🎯🎯🎯

@chuckpost7780

6 ай бұрын

Any opinions on Cyber Bootcamps?

I’m a software sec engineer at a smaller company and the exposure to technologies has been exciting. Your perspective makes me appreciate my current job. ❤

@TechTualChatter

9 ай бұрын

Thank you

I appreciate your honesty and this field (Nontechnical roles) is not for the faint of heart. The higher you go the more emotional intelligence you need.

This was a great video. I am the same way. I like to keep learning and having new experiences. Doing the same thing everyday day without much variation in workload seems boring. It’s great for people starting out who want experience or don’t care to excel career wise or their own technical skills. You made the best decision for yourself and that’s what matters!

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!! Gotta show the good and bad when it comes to this tech life

LOVE your thought process my man ! I am a bit older than you and I say ALWAYS look out for YOURSELF FIRST! You are very intelligent and have the wanted and NEEDED skills to pay the bills. I suggest you think about starting your very OWN Cyber Security business where you call the shots and make the REALLY big bucks! We NEED more Intelligent people like you! I am proud of you! New sub.😎👍🏾

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

That’s in the works as well!

@Stoneface_

Жыл бұрын

That's my goal as well in the future. After I gain enough experience, like 6+ years in the industry, I'd create a cybersecurity company that focuses on cloud security. Look at the founders of Fortinet. They were working in the industry for decades and then left and founded their own company and they're multi billionaires now.

I understand. Sometimes when I quit a high paying job, the first thing people would ask me "damn why would you quit this high paying job? Look at all the money you making" but they don't realize that it's not all about the money. Maybe I quit because of terrible management or colleagues or toxic work culture or simply I just need a break. Once you have the experience, you can always have another great paying job. Great video and good luck g 👍🏾

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it my guy

Maaannnn this is very good! Some will never understand..being underutilized or used WRONG. Good on you for being able to pivot!

Thanks for sharing this experience with us HD. Hope your next role is more fulfilling and you are doing what you love.

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

Thank you bro

Great video bro! I appreciate videos like this! It gives me a slight insight on what I may be dealing with getting into this new cybersecurity field. I’m new to this but dedicated to learn as much as I can

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

First off, thanks for all the information you give to us! Next, I agree 100% about the money doesn’t matter if you’re miserable at your job. I’ve always said I’d rather make $85,000yr at a job I love versus $200,000yr doing something I hate. Congrats on your new role! I know you’ll be great no matter where you go! Thanks again 😊

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the love and the support Tammy ❤️

thank you for be so honest and opened

@TechTualChatter

4 ай бұрын

You’re welcome!!

Respect the move, Gotta be Happy with what you do, if not you'll never feel fulfilled. Love the videos and information. I'm always tuning in.

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it ❤️

HD always making moves, shoutout to you and the new role. Wishing you much success

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

Thanks bro we’ll have to catch up soon

Taking notes from you brother! Good luck on your journey 💪🏿

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

Thanks bro!

I completely understand you . I am currently transitioning into IT. I work at a job where it mentally drains me. I’m under paid under valued ect but I’m only there to pay bills and progress into my Cyber career . It’s hard honestly but i know it will get better for me .

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

I’ve been there before too. If you need help transitioning please reach out

@andrewade3551

Жыл бұрын

@@TechTualChatter i will on LinkedIn

@jonlong284

9 ай бұрын

​@@TechTualChatterl need help bro.. Please help. I can message you privately

@TechTualChatter

9 ай бұрын

@@jonlong284 set up a consultation if you want the best help

Thanks for keeping it 💯

Respect the decision.No one wants to be miserable no matter how much money their making. I started my helpdesk career this year and my end goal is cloud security.Videos like this provide great insight on what to expect and how to maneuver when you cross these type of obstacles.

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

🎯🎯

Dallas local here trying to get into Cybersecurity! KZread recommendations is scary asf lol but I’m thankful

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

Please reach out and connect with me

@JT-tx2ns

Жыл бұрын

I’m also in Dallas.

Lessons I learned too, more money is good but you get numb to it almost. I'm excited for you in the new company, keep at it brother!

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

Thanks bro!

Got a new subscriber. Keep grinding brother. 🙋🏾‍♂️

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 💪🏽💪🏽

Facts dude. Money doesn’t always motivate you. I learned that in my mortgage career- that’s how I ended up in IT.

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

Salute to you making that transition

@Stoneface_

Жыл бұрын

What's your title in IT if you don't mind me asking? And I agree money isn't everything.

Thank you for this video. I really didn’t understand what Cybersecurity entails. I applied to a Amazon role that sounds just like the position you quit, except my background is in Compliance and I understand the foundations of Risk Management but I don’t have any technical skills or CS degree that the role is also looking for as the preferred skills. Now I understand that I should look into some technical courses on Coursera like SQL and Cybersecurity. Do you have any suggestions on how I should learn about technical processes?

I completely understand. I started my first helpdesk role last year and quit after a few months because I hated the environment. Good luck on your next role.

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

Yeah people don’t understand how that affects your whole mood

@Stoneface_

Жыл бұрын

What are you doing now? Did you have a job before you quit?

@TerryJulianLive

4 ай бұрын

Get you some cloud certs and just skip helpdesk. i did. i cant imagine doing help desk. i think its beneathe me since i have a masters degree in IT from WGU.

@TechTualChatter

4 ай бұрын

@TerryJulianLive that’s not how this works. I know people with plenty of certs and no job. Certs don’t equate to skills and there are helpdesk roles that pay a lot of money too

I hear you! However, I agree with the part you said in hindsight.

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

I feel that

Enjoyed this video. This spoke to me. I’m currently in healthcare and it’s mentally draining. I’ve been shadowing with the IT team as of recent since I want to transition into tech. I have my security+ and I recently finished Josh Madakor’s IT course. Just trying to brush up on labs right now but I feel lost at times and my current job drains me and there’s no room to grow. I’ve been enjoying your content though 👍🏿

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

appreciate that my guy. Feel free to tap in with me if you need some 1on1 guidance

@sydneysweat37

3 ай бұрын

Did you transition? How is it going?

@olajokesjourney

2 ай бұрын

Can you tell me how to approach your employer your interest on shadowing with another department?

Great inspirational content

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

Thanks fam 💪🏽

This is very different and in a GOOD way! Thank U for the insight! WOW U were at Big Bad Goldman! One of the most POWERFUL companies in the WORLD! RESPECT! 😎

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

😅😅😅😅 I’ve got a video on ot

@gheechiedan9299

Жыл бұрын

@@TechTualChatter I'm gonna check that out right now! 😀

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

@@gheechiedan9299 I have it hidden 😂😂 I need to make it public again

@gheechiedan9299

Жыл бұрын

@@TechTualChatter Ok cause I did a Goldman search on your channel and couldn't find it so I just started watching your video : How to get into Cyber Security in 2023.👍🏾

@gheechiedan9299

Жыл бұрын

@@TechTualChatter Ok cause I did a Goldman search on your channel and couldn't find it so I just started watching your video : How to get into Cyber Security in 2023.👍🏾

Good luck in the job hunt!

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

I already landed something…

@ctjmaughs

Жыл бұрын

@@TechTualChatter IS finding remote work relatively easy at this time?

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

@@ctjmaughs it’s hit or miss.

Needed this motivation today. Been stuck in an assessment role for a yr now and been contemplating should I keep interviewing to get a ops role. Setting up those phone calls now. Thanks bro

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome my giy

It’s good to take charge. 👏🏽

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

Yes sirrr

I'm in the same boat right now... in this role that pays a lot more than my previous job but I'm doing work I dont like, which is annoying. Currently working on my sec+ and ccna... enough is enough

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

Nice don’t forget to network pun intended

Respect your reasoning for leaving, Im just now starting my career in cyber security so its mind blowing to me when I see people mention leaving 6 figure paying roles.

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

Yeah but also keep in mind I have a decade of experience so I know what o warrant on the market as well

@MightyGandolf

Жыл бұрын

@@TechTualChatter understandable, god willing ill be in a position to know the ins and outs of this industry, the learning aspect of it all excites me thats the main reason why I switched career fields. Best of luck on your future endeavors.

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. And just keep on learning new skills along with growing your network and you’ll be good to go 💪🏽

Im just trying to get into the field 😭, but im with you if your not learning then its time to go

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

Set up a consult with me

Congrats. Trying to do the same now.

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

You got this

Great video

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Thanks for sharing this. On another note, I'd like to hear your thoughts (maybe a vid or short) on Amazon and some bigger tech companies requiring employees to work on site for 3 days. Do you think this will have an impact on the tech industry as a whole? And why is the tech field pushing employees back to the office for roles that can be performed remotely?

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

i have a podcast episode that I will talk about this very soon. It's more than the companies just wanting you to be back in office but also promises they might've made when the offices were built

@na_k

Жыл бұрын

@@TechTualChatter Looking forward to it. If I had to guess, some of that is them being locked into leases in heavy metro areas. I'm sure they're spending big bucks to be in prime real estate. Also, less footprint in those areas means less money being spent by workers on food, transport, shopping, etc.

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

@@na_k 🎯🎯

Can you discuss cyber security bootcamps and your thoughts?

ur inspiration, currently i wanted to ask rn i have associate in business AAS specialization in information technology and compti sec+, what other certifications should i add and how many is enough for cybersecurity analyst role.

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

Your asking Tempe wrong questions. Look at my how to get into cybersecurity video on my page. It’ll answer the right questions for you

I have two questions on the subject: 1- In 10 years, can AIs replace or take over many vacancies in cybersecurity? 2- Do you think doing comptia+, NDE, DFE, cloud+ would already be enough certifications to enter the market as a junior? what salary to expect?

For this type of job what would you say is the cert path to get that job? It also sounds like some Data Analysis mixed in but did you have people that reported to you?

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

No cert path just experience. I also did not have any direct reports

Hey brotha... I'm a retired Army veteran living in The Colony. I'm currently attending IT classes on Uncle Sam's dime at the ACI Learning facility in Irving. I am also a Certified Occupational Therapy Practitioner that looking to get out of the medical field upon completion of ACI in March. What is your recommendation regarding the first IT job/location/ within the DFW?

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

I know some people that are doing the ACI classes in dfw as well! Honestly I would say the first job would depend on where your interest lie

@MID_LyFe_Gamer

Жыл бұрын

@@TechTualChatter I would like to eventually get into another management role. I also enjoy building/programming personal pcs.

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

What type of management? Like project management?

Being a black man in tech in New York is... an interesting sociological adventure. I got my start working at smaller hedge funds in the Connecticut area (Stanford, Greenwich). They need you to wear multiple hats in those companies, and they are always seeking the latest and greatest solutions and technology. Be interesting thing that I discovered is that a lot of the founders have rich friends that are pursuing their own businesses. This gave me an opportunity to have more side gigs than I could handle. At this point in my career I'm working for a bigger company and I'm about to make the move from director to CTO. I'm sure more adventures await! 😁 I'm always psyched to see another brother delving deep into tech! Keep it going!

@TechTualChatter

4 ай бұрын

🔥🔥🔥 If you can please connect with me on LinkedIn. I’ve been trying to get more directors and c level execs on my show

@kevkeisha

4 ай бұрын

@@TechTualChatter Bet! Honestly, now that I'm stepping onto the last rung on my career path, I've got to update my LinkedIn (haven't done so for like a decade!!). I'm looking at your content. It's pretty dope!

Thank you for documenting your journey for us to learn. I am trying to get your ebook with the code help but the system is telling me it's not valid.

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

The code expired

With these Cyber Security jobs after a certain amount is it like a contract with severance package. Or just salary.

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

Depends you have salary bonuses stocks etc

Bro I love the information.. I think you should get a better mic, it's hard to hear you at times. I know this is authentic convo your having so the nuance's in your voice at times I need to rewind it to listen harder to hear what you've said. Just my $.02 I do Agree the money isn't all that is cracked up to be if you can't enjoy it. I've quit jobs and made lateral moves for the same money for work like balance and learning opportunities.

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

I have a couple of mics. It just happened that this was using my shotgun mic on my camera but I’m going to out the shotgun mic on a stand so it can be closer to me. Also thanks for checking out the video

Many people in their 50's want to continue to grow, also.

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

Some not most

Your LinkedIn profile link?

Anyone who can leave a very very high paying job has my respect. Money is not everything though important. lol @ HR policies, HR is the bane of most work related issues next to toxic supers.

I now exactly what you mean when you said you started to dread going to work and being uninterested in the daily task

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

Yep mentally and emotionally detached

I heard Dallas and ran to the subscribe button lol

@TechTualChatter

9 ай бұрын

Appreciate you 🤲🏽

I need to see the pay stub.

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

HR = Corporate Gangsters 👔

I'm trying to break into the CyberSecurity field. I finished my AS but have been struggling to get an internship. I just started working towards my BS, but I still need to build my skill sets. I wished their was company's were they mentor you. I have the desire but feel lost.. that being said, I can respect your decision.

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

Check out my channel. I have done videos on how you can get into cybersecurity

Your a better man than me. Was it because of burnout? I know because of your experience you can demand and negotiate whatever you want salary wise and remote hybrid options. Can’t wait to get into an internship and graduate college I’m excited

@TechTualChatter

11 ай бұрын

Not because of burnout. I just didn’t like the role and didn’t align with long term career

@coreyleath25

11 ай бұрын

You can move how you want your a vet. I’m letting companies run me into the ground the first 5 years I’m in because I have no leverage or leg to stand on experience wise. I gotta take whatever pay and come to the office with a smile on my face 😂. I have no kids and I just turned 33 on the 15th and I hear we are heading into a big recession and another round of big tech layoffs, so I’m working on being more efficient with my studies, certs, degree’s and resume and perfecting my craft project wise and technical wise. I come from nothing so I will be money hungry for a long long time that’s just me Bro.

@TechTualChatter

11 ай бұрын

@@coreyleath25 you always have leverage in the beginning never forget that.

@sydneysweat37

3 ай бұрын

@@TechTualChatterHow do you have leverage in the beginning? I’m thinking of transitioning from teaching To cybersecurity.

@TechTualChatter

3 ай бұрын

@@sydneysweat37 everything is negotiable

I need a consultation with you henri 🎉🎉🎉🎉

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

My info is in the description 💪🏽

Did you quit your job or did you leave your Manager?

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

I’m confused by the second part?

@ctjmaughs

Жыл бұрын

@@TechTualChatter were you unhappy with how the manager involved you in the business processes?

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

No I wasn’t It was about the job

How I feel in my current role

@TechTualChatter

2 ай бұрын

Time to find another one

WTF, bro. People would love that 100k job. I'm trying to land a entry level job so I can make that big bucks.

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

Schedule a consultation I got you bro

@sydneysweat37

3 ай бұрын

How’s it going?

Is it easy for a network engineer to transfer to cybersecurity?

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

Nothing is easy but it’s very doable based on your background

@thatsgametv425

Жыл бұрын

@@TechTualChatter ok I’m doing the Franklin pre-apprenticeship. They offer software engineer, network engineer, cybersecurity and etc. I wanted to do cybersecurity but it’s full so I figured I’d just do network engineer for 1 year and try to go for cybersecurity. Should I go with my plan or wait until they open slots for cybersecurity?

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

@@thatsgametv425 you don’t have to wait on them to get into cybersecurity. If you need help with it book some time with me and I’ll help you come up with a gameplan

@thatsgametv425

Жыл бұрын

@@TechTualChatter sure how do I contact you

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

My info is in the description

What were you doing ?

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

I give a high level overview in the middle of the video

Most cyber jobs are all about policy

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

Only the ones in governance and compliance

I would have bruh drained every night got damn

Cybersecurity is a freaking headache. I respect you wanting to learn more but most professional roles are not gonna hold your hand. Its up to you to pickup and learn the material. To be honest, if they want to pay me a high salary and under utilize my skills, I'll be glad to pick up 6 figures to fiddle my thumbs. Just my opinion.

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

I’m a vet I don’t need handholding A high salary isn’t worth affecting the rest of my life

he definitly got fired

@TechTualChatter

7 ай бұрын

Never 😂😂😂 Then the video would be tittle differently

Look here man. I see that a lot of people are supportive of your decision to quit a job that pays 175k/anually. Are you insane? I smoke a pack a day praying I'll get a heart attack working a job that I hate with people I dispise for the past 3 years. And I earn less than 1/5th of what you were getting. I was only able to put a down payment on a tiny apartment 2 year's ago from the 1950's. And I'm old man, I've worked so many jobs that pay minumum wage. Dude...any/every man I know would kill to make this amount. For their kids. Do you realize that with 2-3 years you could have lived in a mansion in the Italian country side on the Mediterranean sea and not have to work for 30 years?

@TechTualChatter

5 күн бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣 bruh what

@Jordan-ln2ef

5 күн бұрын

​@@TechTualChatterI'm just saying man. That is a LOT to quit on. They'd have to fire me and have security escort me out before I'd walk out on them. All that aside, I wish I could even land a help desk position. You are my hero.

@TechTualChatter

5 күн бұрын

@Jordan-ln2ef 🤣🤣 well I had some leverage on my end so I had to do what I had to do

@Jordan-ln2ef

5 күн бұрын

​@@TechTualChatterleverage is great if it'll bump you up to 200k. God bless the United States man. You will be well retired when you get to be my age. When I was a young man, boot camps and IT certs were non existent. The only way in was to get a BA in computer information systems and have good friends/family that worked in the field.

@TechTualChatter

5 күн бұрын

@@Jordan-ln2ef the good network is still the equalizer here

I can’t even get my first cyber job lmao must be nice unk lol

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

Tap in with me man

@yeaiknowkd

Жыл бұрын

@@TechTualChatter what is the best way?

@yeaiknowkd

Жыл бұрын

I think I already follow u on linkd in I think if not I will

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

@@yeaiknowkd I have my consultation link in the description and I also did a how to get into Cybersecurity video on this channel as well

This is what I call Black Excellence

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it 👏🏽👏🏽

Well dang… get me up bro, on my bachelor right now but I heard I need experience in something which I don’t have any.

@TechTualChatter

Жыл бұрын

Well check out this video How To Get into Cybersecurity in 2023 with no EXPERIENCE kzread.infoInvAbhP4Nko?feature=share