Highest education + Career?
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Network Admin low stress? Which version of the term are you using, Server/System Admin, or Router Admin?
I've been a Network (System) Admin - it means you are the one person who's responsibility is the upkeep of the entire server network that keeps the company up and running. Basically, if there's any blip or bump in service, you are responsible for it.
This would include, of course, after hours and mandate weekend upgrades, troubleshooting, etc.
If you are a Network (Router) Admin, than your responsibility is every hub, switch, router, cable, server closet, in the company, and again if there is any loss or degradation in service you are on the hook for it. Every upgrade or main job is done after hours, since you can't take the network down in any company that would have a Network Admin position.
Also - both of those positions (unless there is someone higher up to take the job) are responsible for the entire computer security of the company.
Depending on the company, that part of the job alone can keep you up at nights.
Of course, I didn't get my AA in this - just 18 years of work experience in the field.
Network Admin low stress? Which version of the term are you using, Server/System Admin, or Router Admin?
I've been a Network (System) Admin - it means you are the one person who's responsibility is the upkeep of the entire server network that keeps the company up and running. Basically, if there's any blip or bump in service, you are responsible for it.
This would include, of course, after hours and mandate weekend upgrades, troubleshooting, etc.
If you are a Network (Router) Admin, than your responsibility is every hub, switch, router, cable, server closet, in the company, and again if there is any loss or degradation in service you are on the hook for it. Every upgrade or main job is done after hours, since you can't take the network down in any company that would have a Network Admin position.
Also - both of those positions (unless there is someone higher up to take the job) are responsible for the entire computer security of the company.
Depending on the company, that part of the job alone can keep you up at nights.
Of course, I didn't get my AA in this - just 18 years of work experience in the field.
so far it's all IT people in here. I say low stress because I started the job not too long ago and I am more of a assistant Network Admin at the moment so the burden of stress and work load isn't as much as a Network Systems Admin.
Are you still in the field of Administration? Do you possess any certifications?
Are you still in the field of Administration? Do you possess any certifications?
Do I have certs?
Oh, yeah -
I'm a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer + Internet on Windows NT & 2000, MCSA: Messaging (2000), Certified Trainer (expired), Comptia A+ and Network+, and even a Microsoft Office User Specialist at the Master level.
And I'm looking for a job.
Oh, yeah -
I'm a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer + Internet on Windows NT & 2000, MCSA: Messaging (2000), Certified Trainer (expired), Comptia A+ and Network+, and even a Microsoft Office User Specialist at the Master level.
And I'm looking for a job.
i've definitely considered it. it may even be a likelihood that i go back for the doctorate at some point. but between my BA and MA, i was in college for seven years, and as much as i truly loved being in school, i was ready to graduate and start working (oh, and my student loan debt was also piling up rather quickly). and you're absolutely right, it's insanely competitive to find full-time teaching gigs at the university level at our present moment in time. institutions are hiring adjunct faculty at alarming rates across all levels of higher education, and tenure track positions are just vanishing for teachers entering the work force...
I have multiple Associates degrees from Sierra College. The first being in Business Administration, which is self explanatory. The second one being in Applied Art and Design, which might be unknown to some around here. For the AAD degree I specialized in, it was basically graphic design and web design intensive. I also took, as electives, a video editing class (which I absolutely loved to death) and a 3-D modeling class (which was probably my second favorite class right behind video editing).
Unfortunately, neither degree got me anywhere in terms of a career. I got a job after getting my AAD degree working as a front desk person/receptionist for an Emergency Medicine Residency Program in Las Vegas. That ended on a sour note.
Finally, after years of living in pain, and not being able to find employment, I decided to go back to school, and pursued some IT certifications. I got a few, and am currently studying for my final 2 exams (which will get me my final certification). After that, I intend to seek employment, and from what I've heard, I should find something fairly easily.
Unfortunately, neither degree got me anywhere in terms of a career. I got a job after getting my AAD degree working as a front desk person/receptionist for an Emergency Medicine Residency Program in Las Vegas. That ended on a sour note.
Finally, after years of living in pain, and not being able to find employment, I decided to go back to school, and pursued some IT certifications. I got a few, and am currently studying for my final 2 exams (which will get me my final certification). After that, I intend to seek employment, and from what I've heard, I should find something fairly easily.
A+
Network+
Security+
Windows 7
Windows 8
Server/Active Directory
Cloud+
Linux
I've just completed schooling for all of the above minus Linux, so if you have certification specific questions, go ahead and send me a PM with the questions and I'll be glad to answer them for you to the best of my ability.
Network+
Security+
Windows 7
Windows 8
Server/Active Directory
Cloud+
Linux
I've just completed schooling for all of the above minus Linux, so if you have certification specific questions, go ahead and send me a PM with the questions and I'll be glad to answer them for you to the best of my ability.
No degree, just some of the above certifications. I should have been a little more clear in post so my apologies. I have completed classes for all of those certs, minus Linux, but don't have the actual certs themselves for some (Security, Windows 8, Server, and A+). I am currently working on studying for A+ as we speak, actually......PM me for any additional info you may require.
