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Not Just Desk Work: IT Pros, Power Moves, & DevNet Tools

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Michael Bowden
May 03, 2025

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IN TODAYS EMAIL:

  • 💻 IT Ain’t All Desk Work — Let’s Talk Pros + Cons

  • 🛠 Resource of the Week: Cisco DevNet Sandbox

  • You’re Not Starting Over — You’re Transferring Over 💼➡️💻

ADVICE AND TIPS:

💻 IT Ain’t All Desk Work — Let’s Talk Pros + Cons

Think IT is all clean shirts, no stress, and sitting behind a screen all day?

Think again.

Why It Matters:

If you’re thinking about getting into tech, you need the real story — not the LinkedIn version.

😰 The Cons (Real Talk):

🕐 Long + Weird Hours: You’ll work weekends, late nights, and be on-call.

🏡 Work-Life Balance? If the network goes down, you’re getting that call.

🤝 People Skills Required: You’ll deal with users who can’t explain their issues… and expect you to fix them fast.

⚙️ Tech Changes Fast: From SD-WAN to automation to network programmability — constant learning is required.

💥 Stuff Breaks: And when it does, it’s your problem.

💡 The Pros (Also Real):

💵 It Pays Well: Average $70K–$85K+, more in bigger cities.

🏠 Remote Options: Work from home once you level up.

♻️ Skills Transfer: Every industry needs tech. From hospitals to car lots.

💪 No Manual Labor: Mostly mind work, unless you’re racking gear.

🚀 Start Your Own Biz: Fix PCs, support small businesses, or manage networks on contract.

Bottom Line:

IT isn’t always easy, but it’s worth it. Whether you want freedom, financial security, or a fresh start — this field has a lane for you.

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RESOURCE OF THE WEEK:

🛠 Resource of the Week:

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RECENT EPISODE:

You’re Not Starting Over — You’re Transferring Over 💼➡️💻

If you’re 40+, you’re not behind. You’re bringing value that tech needs — right now.

Real-World Skills → Real Tech Roles

🧠 Problem Solving → IT Support | Networking | Cybersecurity

📅 Organization & Planning → Project Management

🗣️ Communication + Customer Service → Help Desk

📊 Financial Know-How → GRC | Cybersecurity Compliance

Why It Matters:

These aren’t “soft skills.” They’re superpowers — and they transfer.

What’s ONE skill you already have that could help you in tech?