I got let go from my job and didn't have any prospects or ideas of what i wanted to do next. I was working dead end jobs with no real future in sight and i felt like a failure. I was always good with computers, but could never translate this into working in the field. One night found BowTied doing a live online, and said why not. I Brought his book, and watched all of his content and was able to see the master plan. I executed on EVERYTHING he said, i got all 4 certs, i took them in the recommended order, i followed the recommend time frames and MOST IMPORTANTLY i did the home labs. My resume was formatted based on BowTied's examples and to my amazement, i kept getting hits. All this being said, i officially start my first job in the industry 1/5/2026 (First Monday of the new year) Side note, one thing i feel that really gave me the edge was of course doing having projects/homelabs on your resume, but in particular RECORDING VIDEOS and linking them in your resume. I made a private playlist on YouTube and i could see in real time, how many jobs were clicking the link and adding views to lab videos. Lastly this will sound super corny, BUT i can for the first time say i have a career.... This is worth its weight in gold. In the past, my leisure time was plagued with "im wasting my time, or i could be doing more, the clock is ticking" so being able to let my brain rest is amazing. If yall have any questions i will try my best to answer. Best of luck to everyone out there, just keep your head up and don't quit. Stats for nerd: 48 total jobs applied I applied between 11/6 - 12/3 11 phone interviews I Literally had 3 jobs that wanted me and i was able to have my pick of the liter and turned down the other 2 (I planned on applying more after the second week of January because there was a lot of delay with thanks giving, Christmas & New Years approaching but i got an offer!)

I accepted a job offer for Tech Support Analyst at an ISP today.Great pay and benefits. And they are going to pay for me to take Sec+. To all my hoodies"Keep grinding"!

Most people think starting a tech career costs $20k+ in college tuition. 🎓💀 That’s outdated thinking. You don’t need a 4-year degree. You don’t need to quit your job. You don’t need to gamble your future on debt. What you actually need is a focused plan, the right certifications, and the discipline to execute. 🎯 The truth is most people waste money on random courses, shiny bootcamps, and certifications they don’t need. It’s not about spending more. It’s about spending correctly. If you knew the exact roadmap, the cost drops dramatically. Comment "COST" and I’ll DM you my breakdown guide.

I passed Tech+ and AZ-900 this weekend. Aiming for the beginning of March to take Net+.I want to build a few projects with Python or in Azure this week.Small wins..

Most people fail Network+ because they try to “understand everything.” 🤯 I don’t do that. Network+ is a volume exam, not a genius exam. It’s mostly memorization with some application. If you try to master networking like you’re becoming a senior engineer, you’ll burn out. 🔥 Instead, I focus on fundamentals only. OSI model. Ports. Protocols. Subnetting basics. Troubleshooting patterns. I aim for 70–80% on practice exams and move on. Perfection is the enemy of starting your career. If you want the exact 30-day breakdown I’d follow step by step 📅 Comment "NET30" and I’ll DM you the 30-Day Network+ Study Plan.