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IT Contract Jobs: 3 Advantages & 3 Disadvantages

Send us a text Should you take a contract job in IT? In today’s episode, I’m answering a listener question: “I’ve been looking at contract roles… what are your thoughts?” Contract roles can look attractive — especially with higher hourly pay — but like anything in tech, there are trade-offs. In this video, I break down: ✅ 3 Major Advantages of IT Contract Roles ❌ 3 Major Disadvantages of IT Contract Roles We cover: • Higher earning potential (and the tax/benefits caveat) • Faster skill ...

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Feb. 5, 2026

IT Contract Jobs: 3 Advantages & 3 Disadvantages

Should you take a contract job in IT? In today’s episode, I’m answering a listener question: “I’ve been looking at contract roles… what are your thoughts?” Contract roles can look attractive — especially with higher hourly pay — but like anything in tech, there are trade-offs. In this video, I b…
Feb. 4, 2026

Should You Get CCNP Right After CCNA?

Should you jump straight to CCNP after passing CCNA? Not so fast. One of the biggest mistakes I see is people stacking advanced certifications without real-world experience. From a hiring perspective, getting CCNP with no networking experience can actually raise questions. In this video, I break…
Feb. 3, 2026

Why Networking Knowledge Makes You Better at Help Desk

Networking knowledge doesn’t just benefit network engineers — it gives you a serious edge in support roles too. When I worked help desk, understanding networking made troubleshooting faster and more accurate. I could quickly identify whether an issue was connectivity-related or something else en…
Feb. 2, 2026

Passed CCNA But Can’t Get a Job? Here’s Why

Passed CCNA but still can’t land a job? You’re not alone. When I passed my CCNA, I thought I was about to skip help desk and walk straight into a high-paying engineering role. That didn’t happen. In this video, I break down the biggest mistakes I made after passing CCNA — and the same mistakes …
Feb. 1, 2026

Why Working at an MSP Accelerates Your IT Career

If you want to grow faster in networking, don’t overlook MSP roles. Supporting multiple companies exposes you to different infrastructures, security setups, firewall implementations, and VPN configurations — often in real time. That kind of experience builds versatility. Certifications give you …
Jan. 31, 2026

Certifications alone don’t guarantee high pay.

Especially without experience. But here’s what they do guarantee: Opportunity. A CCNA can get your résumé noticed. It can get you the interview. It can get you in the room. After that? It’s on you. Your preparation. Your communication. Your real understanding of networking. Certs open the do…

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Jan. 5, 2025

How to Set Your Goals for 2025

How to Set Your Goals for 2025 Start the Year Off Right It's been almost 5 years, since I bought my first planner and wrote out my goals for the year. Me doing this didn't mean that, now everything I wrote down I would achieve. What…

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Aug. 31, 2024

ATLiens: Feeling Lonely in Remote Work - Navigating Mental Health in …

Working remote, especially in a fully remote setting, can sometimes create what I like to call "the alien effect." Imagine this: you're at home, your co-workers are at home, and if nothing significant is happening in your environment, there might b…

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Aug. 22, 2024

The Blueprint: CompTIA vs. Cisco Certifications – Which Path is Right…

In today’s post, I’m diving into a comparison between CompTIA and Cisco certifications. We’ll explore who these certifications are designed for, their industry recognition, costs, job opportunities, and the practical skills versus …

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