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Thread created 02-01-2013 by VictoriaS
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Post #57305822 added 02-01-2013 5:15 PM by carmen617 in Archived Deals
Whatever you do don't go to a for-profit "tech" school - they are predatory places who's only job is to sell you their classes in order to convince you to take out student loans that you can never...
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Thread created 02-01-2013 by VictoriaS
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Post #57312904 added 02-02-2013 4:40 AM by travathian in Archived Deals
OP, if I were you I'd be looking to stay in your existing field but try to specialize or find some sort of horizontal transfer. Switching to a totally different field at your age is rife with...
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Thread created 02-01-2013 by VictoriaS
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Post #57307834 added 02-01-2013 7:06 PM by mrbobhcrhs in Archived Deals
CompTia changed (S+) about 2 or 3 years ago... they needed that extra money I guess....
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Thread created 02-01-2013 by VictoriaS
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Post #57324428 added 02-02-2013 5:32 PM by VictoriaS in Archived Deals
I was never enlisted, I'm an independent contractor. I had to take 6 months off for surgery and lost my slot. And supporting ASOT holds no appeal what so ever, not good at it. Especially in an urban...
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Thread created 02-01-2013 by VictoriaS
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Post #57324496 added 02-02-2013 5:37 PM by mrbobhcrhs in Archived Deals
You currently deal with radios?
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Thread created 02-01-2013 by VictoriaS
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Post #57387172 added 02-05-2013 1:42 PM by euuser1912542 in Archived Deals
I'm going to have to agree with this mostly. However, I would suggest study for certs like you're going to take the test. Decide whether the cost is worth it or not for you. There will be managers...
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Thread created 02-01-2013 by VictoriaS
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Post #57322754 added 02-02-2013 3:52 PM by VictoriaS in Archived Deals
I hear ya and in normal circumstances I would agree with you as far as staying in your career field. That is gold standard advice.. but and without jeopardizing my clearance, my line of work...
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Thread created 02-01-2013 by VictoriaS
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Post #57324626 added 02-02-2013 5:45 PM by VictoriaS in Archived Deals
We used the old Viet Nam war FMs (weighed a ton, close to being the size of an ammo box) when I was a point sitter. Ya had to unfold the antenna and depending whether u were in a draw, would have to...
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Thread created 02-01-2013 by VictoriaS
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Post #57306222 added 02-01-2013 5:37 PM by VictoriaS in Archived Deals
Thank you, I had intended to use my local community college. The upselling is what I am concerned with even there with my previous experience with them. But, they are the only "game" in town and I'm...
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Post #57306364 added 02-01-2013 5:44 PM by VictoriaS in Archived Deals
I don't know what I want to do, that's the problem. I have a friend of mine that is opening a computer repair business and graciously offered to me to come hang out with him and watch and learn. He...
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Thread created 02-01-2013 by VictoriaS
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Post #57331032 added 02-03-2013 3:10 AM by VictoriaS in Archived Deals
I have the cost of certs handled as long as I stick with a community college, a lot less than to go to specialty training centers. I'd go overseas before I'd live anywhere near DC.:shake:
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Thread created 02-01-2013 by VictoriaS
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Post #57306522 added 02-01-2013 5:53 PM by mrbobhcrhs in Archived Deals
If you are looking at that then A+ is not a bad start for certs. You should take your friend on the offer to go watch and learn. Also see if he has any old computers he can give you to "play" with....
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Thread created 02-01-2013 by VictoriaS
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Post #57305628 added 02-01-2013 5:05 PM by mrbobhcrhs in Archived Deals
Not sure how hold you are, but have you looked at a local community college? As for the "fluff" courses you can look at their curriculum and see what they want you to take. My worry with IT Tech...
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Thread created 02-01-2013 by VictoriaS
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Post #57323374 added 02-02-2013 4:34 PM by mrbobhcrhs in Archived Deals
What is your chance of re-classing to 25 series? I know you are close to your MRD but ... Edit: is it safe to assume you have your 20 year letter?
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Thread created 02-01-2013 by VictoriaS
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Post #57306418 added 02-01-2013 5:47 PM by VictoriaS in Archived Deals
Thank you so much!..
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Thread created 02-01-2013 by VictoriaS
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Post #57306458 added 02-01-2013 5:50 PM by VictoriaS in Archived Deals
Thank you, that's a good idea...I will def get the books after I figure out what direction I take.
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Thread created 02-01-2013 by VictoriaS
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Post #57309746 added 02-01-2013 9:12 PM by menace33 in Archived Deals
Point of reference. I'm certified for life, however, if I take the Server+ test then I'll have to renew every 3 years or continue my education. :annoyed:
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Thread created 02-01-2013 by VictoriaS
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Post #57309768 added 02-01-2013 9:13 PM by mrbobhcrhs in Archived Deals
OP I think you need to think what your long term goals are. If you are just looking to work for your friend for some extra income or are you looking to dive in to the IT field. If you are just...
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Thread created 02-01-2013 by VictoriaS
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Post #57307286 added 02-01-2013 6:34 PM by VictoriaS in Archived Deals
Thanks! I will have to take the classes in person, I have the time. I have to have that kind of structure. He has even offered me a job doing contract work for him, I have been a contractor for a...
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Thread created 02-01-2013 by VictoriaS
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Post #57307778 added 02-01-2013 7:03 PM by gpister in Archived Deals
Really I was pretty sure that they were forever (the A+ exam of what I recall) this was years ago might of changed already. Your welcome there are many areas with it comes in IT focus on what you...
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Thread created 02-01-2013 by VictoriaS
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Post #57324504 added 02-02-2013 5:38 PM by VictoriaS in Archived Deals
I am also trying to deploy, but hopefully will get this training knocked out..but, I could go overseas to either Afghanistan where the uplift is 75% or Africa where I have heard the uplift is...
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Thread created 02-01-2013 by VictoriaS
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Post #57332384 added 02-03-2013 6:58 AM by mrbobhcrhs in Archived Deals
Yea, community college would be good. Also working with your friend to get the basics of help desk and hopefully you can make some connections.
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Thread created 02-01-2013 by VictoriaS
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Post #57305586 added 02-01-2013 5:03 PM by menace33 in Archived Deals
A+ and Network+ are two good courses to start off with to get some foundation built on your way towards that MCSA and VMWare certs. This is especially true if you're getting your feet wet in IT...
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Thread created 02-01-2013 by VictoriaS
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Post #57305622 added 02-01-2013 5:05 PM by gpister in Archived Deals
Of my experience when I was in college its a huge plus taking the A+ for the computers and networking. If you have a community college you can always take some courses that will help you pass the...
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Thread created 02-01-2013 by VictoriaS
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Post #57325056 added 02-02-2013 6:12 PM by VictoriaS in Archived Deals
Handhelds, Used in ASOT only) were Nextel/Motorolas, I am a Contractor, BUT I am not former SF qualified nor am ASOT level 1, 11, or 111 qualified, lol, I'm a girl, thought you knew that? And my...
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Thread created 02-01-2013 by VictoriaS
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Post #57327548 added 02-02-2013 8:44 PM by mrbobhcrhs in Archived Deals
OOO I know what DC housing is like, 60k is live able. The reason I asked about being in is because I know with the Army there might have been a way to get them to pay for some of the certs.
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Thread created 02-01-2013 by VictoriaS
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Post #57349118 added 02-04-2013 5:38 AM by Jeffbx in Archived Deals
OK, as a hiring manager for IT people (and this is just for me personally - other opinions will differ) - Experience is worth about 100x more than certifications. If you hand me a resume with...
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Thread created 02-01-2013 by VictoriaS
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Post #57308948 added 02-01-2013 8:18 PM by jtonic in Archived Deals
A+ is the perfect place to start, it really lays the groundwork for a career in IT support. If you can do high school level math I personally don't think you need any additional background courses...
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Thread created 02-01-2013 by VictoriaS
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Post #57305200 added 02-01-2013 4:42 PM by VictoriaS in Archived Deals
I am going Monday to see about taking courses to become an IT tech. I am concerned they will try and get me to take some "fluff" courses that really are not necessary. I know nothing about being an...
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Thread created 02-01-2013 by VictoriaS
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Post #57306094 added 02-01-2013 5:31 PM by VictoriaS in Archived Deals
Thank you so much!..I'm in the dark about this!
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Thread created 02-01-2013 by VictoriaS
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Post #57322604 added 02-02-2013 3:42 PM by VictoriaS in Archived Deals
Thanks all of you!...you have given me some very valuable guidance and I needed that!
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Thread created 02-01-2013 by VictoriaS
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Post #57331034 added 02-03-2013 3:12 AM by VictoriaS in Archived Deals
And I've never been in the Army, so that's not doable.:)
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Post #57324574 added 02-02-2013 5:42 PM by VictoriaS in Archived Deals
the nextel handhelds and those small back-up FMs., only had to occasionally use the FMs in an Urban environment where the tall buildings disrupted the handhelds..just know how to use, not repair
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Thread created 02-01-2013 by VictoriaS
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Post #57324640 added 02-02-2013 5:46 PM by mrbobhcrhs in Archived Deals
What about comsec though, in my experience most of the people who did the comsec are contractors. Also any chance to become an instructor at a school house? With your clearance and experience I...

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