#Cybersecurity #CareerChange #DesktopSupport #Networking
Hey everyone! 👋 Have you ever found yourself in a job that just doesn’t click with you? Well, I’ve been in a Cybersecurity role for the past 5 months as a contractor, and it’s just not for me. I’m thinking about making a switch to something like desktop support or networking, even if it means taking a pay cut. Am I crazy for wanting to make this change?
Here are a few thoughts on the situation and a possible solution:
– It’s important to prioritize your happiness and fulfillment in your career. If Cybersecurity isn’t bringing you joy, it’s okay to explore other options.
– Consider your skills and interests. If you have a passion for desktop support or networking, pursuing those fields could lead to a more fulfilling career.
– Look into training or certification programs to help make the transition smoother. Building up your skills in your desired field can make you a more attractive candidate for potential employers.
Ultimately, it’s your career and your happiness that matter most. Don’t be afraid to make a change if it’s what’s best for you. Have any of you made a career switch before? Share your experiences and tips below! 🌟 #CareerChangeSuccess
Bro give me the role
It’s definitely not the hype that influencers and bootcamps advertise. I love it, but it’s not for everyone.
You chose a career in IT, so I’m going to say yes
I took a $40,000 dollar a year pay cut to leave my CISO role and my blood pressure has gone down 10 points, I lost 15 pounds and my quality of life has improved immeasurably. Do what makes you happy as long as you can afford to eat, lol.
Personally, if you’re burnt out, I wouldn’t step down. I’d pivot.
Cyber is also insanely broad, and if you have a cyber skill set, that can translate well to another role. In some companies, network engineers also do all the security for the network, for example. It’s getting common for companies to want their existing workforce to become experienced in security because there’s fewer “full security professionals” out there that general IT, and it saves the company money.
If you’re in cyber already, I’d say that stepping down would be a step backward. Lots of people would kill to already have that kind of a step forward. Recruiters *love* sec folks.
I know the specific role I’m in with CS I DO NOT enjoy the work I’m doing but the life balance that comes with makes it impossible to leave.
Health first, everything else is secondary. Give something else a go and see if you like it. I’ve stepped down from some roles just to get my barrings and prevent critical health issues. Do what is best for you, and your body will thank you for it later.
Dude I feel you .. mental health first brother just make sure you research any lateral moves / paycuts before you make a decision
Do what you want. Please see my post on corporate jobs.
“Cyber security” is so broad that it’s pretty much meaningless on its own. Are you a SOC analyst? GRC? Auditor? Blue team? Red team? Threat hunter? Researcher?
There are so many specialties in the field that it’s unlikely that security in general isn’t for you. You probably got a shitty contract which, surprise, is most contracts. Look around to see if there’s something else you have more interest in.
Nah. Cyber sounds cool to the Noobs because *Hackerman*, but the grass is always greener, and the Noobs don’t know better.
Half of Cyber is boring as fuck compliance / scan / box checking, and the other half is balls-to-the-walls insanity, incident response, and deep, like *deeeeep* dives in the security engineering side. Bit-banging NFC mag-locks to see what kind of signals they respond to, etc.
Sometimes getting some basic-ass DevOps gig to push CI/CD pipelines sounds good. Like my ADO guys literally do nothing all week except confirm that deployment managers want a container uploaded, then do the upload, and then go back to reading blogs or playing Dwarf Fortress. Meanwhile my team pulled an average of 55 hours last week…