From Fireman to Network Administrator

Join us as we journey from hilarious college pranks to competitive high school football games, from discovering passion for IT to dealing with a mischievous egg-throwing escapade. Our episode dives into a rich tapestry of experiences, commencing with our guest’s enlightening voyage of self-discovery, starting from their college days to finding fulfillment at his new job. We stroll down memory lane, recalling our shared college experiences, shedding light on the amusing and not-so-ordinary aspects of Greek life. Ever wondered what a frozen bottle of liquor prank is all about? Well, brace yourself for a good laugh! Our exploration takes an interesting turn when we invite a special guest to talk about their glory days in high school football. The combination of triumphs, struggles, team dynamics, and the impact of coaching are all brought to life in our conversation. We then transition into the world of IT. Hear about the unique journey I took, switching from a Kinesiology major to IT. From Ruston, Louisiana to Best Buy, and how a mentor played a pivotal role in this life-altering transformation. As we navigate the challenges and rewards of the IT and networking industry, we speak with a former T-Mobile knock employee who stresses the importance of gaining diverse experience. We chat about salary growth, preparation for technical roles, and give an inside perspective on Google,  and T-Mobile. As we near the end of the episode, we discuss the daily life of a network admin and share valuable advice for those who aspire to step into the field. This is an episode filled with tales of humor, self-discovery, and insight, something you don't want to miss!Jerry Social Media:Linkedin: Jerry Davis Jr.Twitter: https://twitter.com/Switch_StackSupport the showIf you enjoyed the show don't forget to leave us a 5 star review, to help with the algorithm :) Email: [email protected]➡️ Need coaching help then go here (ask about our financing)⬇️https://techualconsulting.com/offerings➡️ Want to land your first IT Job? Then check out the IT course from Course careers use my link and code Techtual50 to get $50 off your course ⬇️https://account.coursecareers.com/ref/50932/➡️ Need help getting into Cybersecurity for a low price then check out Josh Madakor's Cybersecurity course at Leveld Careers and use my code TechTual10 to get 10%off your course. ⬇️https://www.leveldcareers.com/a/2147530874/RuqjrBGjIf you want a high paying role in the cloud then click here⬇️https://Levelupintech.com/techStop data brokers from exposing your information with Aura!Click the link below to try out Aura's FREE 14 day trial and see if your personal information has been compromised🔽 https://aura.com/techtualchatter