A lot of people think getting the first IT job means they “made it.”
That mindset is exactly why people get stuck at helpdesk for 3+ years.
Your first role is supposed to buy you time, experience, and credibility.
That’s it.
The people who move into cybersecurity fast usually do 3 things immediately:
✅ Keep studying after work
✅ Build projects while employed
✅ Document everything they learn
Most people stop once they get the paycheck.
That’s where momentum dies.
Your first IT role should make your NEXT role easier to get.
Not become your comfort zone.
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