[ladytiger]

Hello. I got some stuff going on. I got some goals I'd like to work on, but been so tired and busy at work. I am also working on my personal goals about my past issues and my main goal of getting my place which is a very slow moving goal. I had my interview on campus in another dept hoping to get full time if I am chosen.

I am needing to improve my IT skills. I have no certifications as they are too costly and don't really have the money to get them. I went through workforce connections, too much going back and forth. I need to speak to an educational coach at the women's center not sure how I am gonna do that. This is my first time working in IT, but I am a part time temp with very limited tools at work. I want to work on my goal(s) of keeping up with technology. The problem is ever since apps came out in 2010, everything has been super fast now. I got my degree in Network Admin in 2010 and definitely weren't any jobs for new grads coming out of college in the state I live in. When I was in college, I wasn't working in the IT field part time again the jobs I did find wanted experience way before the issue we have now before 08.

I have a bunch of computer books. I did start reading one for a short while and moved on because something else came along that took my attention from the readings. I am hearing Microsoft wants to move to Win 9, I barely got 7 or 8! I need to read both hardware and software technologies, I want to concentrate on hardware of the computer. They say keep up with your skills, before that I got this job, how could anyone keep up with their skills if they are not utilizing them in a job setting?

Which is the best way to go about my goals? Computer technology has many different topics, like I said I want to start on hardware then move to other topics that I choose to. For those who are in the IT field can maybe give me some insight.

[atomicc]

Well, I know nothing of the sort, but come on guys..speak up and help ladytiger out ! Good luck!

[fullmetalchampion]

hmm I know an IT person offline... what are your goals specifically if you don't mind my asking? business or pleasure? maybe a bit of both? maybe I can ask them for advice for you

[ladytiger]

Both mostly business. I am looking to 1) increase my knowledge in networking and other hardware components, 2) software like OS and other product knowledge), Macs (don't own one), 3) PC Repair, umm those are the main ones. Others like more web design (will have to do that when there's tons of free time) will add more later....

Originally Posted by ladytiger

Both mostly business. I am looking to 1) increase my knowledge in networking and other hardware components, 2) software like OS and other product knowledge), Macs (don't own one), 3) PC Repair, umm those are the main ones. Others like more web design (will have to do that when there's tons of free time) will add more later....

Hey, I'm a computer guy (do that for a living). Feel free to PM me any specific questions. It would help if you could tell me a bit about your background, because networking and hardware are not things you can learn without some knowledge of computer fundamentals. A background in math and science would be better suited than, say, a background in art. You get the idea.