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I Worked 3 IT Jobs, Here's Where AI Would've Saved Me

Send us Fan Mail The daily tasks from three IT roles I actually worked — help desk, desktop support, and networking — and where AI would've made me faster in each one. Not a video about AI taking your job. A video about AI taking the worst parts of it. The 7 use cases: 1️⃣ Knowledge base search — describe the issue, get the fix 2️⃣ Ticket documentation — write-ups in seconds 3️⃣ Outage emails — drafted and out the door 4️⃣ Script creation — AI writes it, you review it 5️⃣ Error code lookup —.…

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July 23, 2026

I Worked 3 IT Jobs, Here's Where AI Would've Saved Me

The daily tasks from three IT roles I actually worked — help desk, desktop support, and networking — and where AI would've made me faster in each one. Not a video about AI taking your job. A video about AI taking the worst parts of it. The 7 use cases: 1️⃣ Knowledge base search — describe the issue, get the fix 2️⃣ Ticket documentation — write-ups in seconds 3️⃣ Outage emails — drafted and out the door 4️⃣ Script creation — AI writes it, you review it 5️⃣ Error code lookup — no more 10 pages of
July 22, 2026

The 2 Money Habits That Protect (and Grow) Your IT Career

Two money habits I wish I locked in earlier in my career — one protects the money you're already making, the other builds your leverage for what's next. A personal story on how fast lifestyle creep can sneak up on you, plus why documenting your wins on the job matters more than most people realize. Full episode, "7 Money Moves to Make When You Get Into IT," linked below. ⸻ 🛒 My Amazon Store: Books + gear to level up in tech: 👉 https://www.amazon.com/shop/debtfreeinitwmike 📬 The Log Files New
July 16, 2026

7 Money Moves to Make When You Get Into IT

The financial and career moves that build a real foundation early in an IT career — hard-earned hindsight on what to prioritize once you land that first job. The 7 moves: 1️⃣ Negotiate — even early on, always ask 2️⃣ Get your retirement match — free money from day one 3️⃣ Build an emergency fund — your safety net 4️⃣ Open a Roth IRA — start compounding early 5️⃣ Watch lifestyle creep — protect your raises 6️⃣ Track your wins — build leverage for next time 7️⃣ Consider job hopping — cash in that
July 16, 2026

Network Career Ladder: From Tech to Architect Explained #shorts

Understanding the hierarchy of tech roles is crucial for career navigation. Typically, foundational roles like Tech Admin or Analyst set the stage. From there, the path often progresses to Network Engineer, followed by Senior Network Engineer or Engineer levels (e.g., Engineer 2, Engineer 3). Advanced career stages can lead to positions like Network Architect or Security Architect, offering specialized growth within the tech landscape. 🎥 Full breakdown on YouTube 🔗 Link in bio Episode:How I Woul
July 15, 2026

AI Certifications Exploding: Don't Miss This Skill! #shorts

The AI revolution is creating new avenues for professional development, evidenced by the proliferation of certifications from major tech players like CompTIA, Cisco, and Nvidia. Even companies like Anthropic are offering free resources to help individuals upskill in this critical area. For those with backgrounds in fields like networking, the emergence of AI represents a seismic shift, offering unparalleled opportunities for growth and specialization. This burgeoning field presents a unique chan
July 15, 2026

Breaking Into IT With No Experience: Resume and Job Search Strategy

If you're trying to break into IT with zero experience, the resume is where most people get stuck and it's usually not because they're unqualified, it's because they don't know how to frame what they've got. In this clip, I break down exactly how to build a resume that gets you callbacks even with no formal IT background, plus which jobs you should actually be targeting to get your foot in the door faster. In this video: → What to put on your resume when you don't have "real" IT experience → Ho

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July 9, 2026

How to Go From $15 an Hour to $40 an Hour in IT (No Degree Required)

If you're stuck in a $15-an-hour job and wondering whether a career in IT can actually change your income, the answer is yes — and it doesn't require a four-year degree. With the right skill, the right certification, and a consistent plan, you can r…
March 6, 2026

Why Starting at the Bottom Helped My IT Career

Many people enter the IT industry expecting to jump straight into high-level roles. You get a certification. Maybe you earn a degree. Then you expect to become a network engineer, cloud engineer, or cybersecurity analyst immediately. But f…
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…