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Ranking the Most Popular IT Certifications (2026)

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I’m ranking some of the most common certifications people use to transition into tech. I’m putting each certification into a tier based on its return on investment, industry recognition, marketability, and how useful I think it is for someone trying to break into IT. We’ll discuss: • Cisco CCNA • CompTIA Security+ • CompTIA Network+ • Google IT Support Professional Certificate • CompTIA A+ We’ll also talk about why some certifications open more doors tha...

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Ranking the Most Popular IT Certifications (2026)
May 28, 2026

Ranking the Most Popular IT Certifications (2026)

In today’s episode, I’m ranking some of the most common certifications people use to transition into tech. I’m putting each certification into a tier based on its return on investment, industry recognition, marketability, and how useful I think it is for someone trying to break into IT.We’ll disc…
You're Going to Hate Your First Job in IT: Don't Quit
May 27, 2026

You're Going to Hate Your First Job in IT: Don't Quit

Your first IT job is probably going to suck. Don't quit.You see the TikToks about 6-figure remote tech jobs and think that's day one. It's not. Most people start at help desk, NOC, call center, or operations — and they hate it. But that "bad" first job is the most strategically valuable role you'l…
How to Break Into Network Security: Certs + Roles
May 25, 2026

How to Break Into Network Security: Certs + Roles

Most people think cyber security = SOC analyst, GRC, or info sec. But there's another side of the house that pays just as well (sometimes better) and almost nobody talks about it — network security.In this video, I break down the certifications you need to break into network security and the e…
7 Laws of the IT Industry nobody tells you when you're starting out
May 24, 2026

7 Laws of the IT Industry nobody tells you when you're starting out

7 Laws of the IT Industry nobody tells you when you're starting out You will make mistakes. Nobody's perfect.You'll probably hate your first IT job.Certifications don't guarantee jobs.Document EVERYTHING.Never burn bridges.Chasing money ≠ finding the right company.Specialization is how you l…
7 Laws of the IT Industry nobody tells you when you're starting out
May 23, 2026

7 Laws of the IT Industry nobody tells you when you're starting out

You will make mistakes. Nobody's perfect.You'll probably hate your first IT job.Certifications don't guarantee jobs.Document EVERYTHING.Never burn bridges.Chasing money ≠ finding the right company.Specialization is how you level up.Some I learned the hard way. Some from mentors. Some from wa…
7 Laws of the IT Industry nobody tells you when you're starting out
May 22, 2026

7 Laws of the IT Industry nobody tells you when you're starting out

You will make mistakes. Nobody's perfect.You'll probably hate your first IT job.Certifications don't guarantee jobs.Document EVERYTHING.Never burn bridges.Chasing money ≠ finding the right company.Specialization is how you level up.Some I learned the hard way. Some from mentors. Some from wa…

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Why Starting at the Bottom Helped My IT Career
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.&nb…

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How to Set Your Goals for 2025
Jan. 5, 2025

How to Set Your Goals for 2025

How to Set Your Goals for 2025Start the Year Off RightIt'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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ATLiens: Feeling Lonely in Remote Work - Navigating Mental Health in an Alien Environment
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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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