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What do you all have on your personal business cards?
On our what's :mjgrin:? Haven't gotten around to making them yet but it's really only going to have my name, job title, email, and phone. I may have my LinkedIn or github, possibly personal website if I get into it. I'm thinking of getting plastic ones instead of paper. You might forget about or throw away a paper business card but you'll think twice about a plastic one. My old RA had some mini business cards that were kinda cool but I don't know how they worked out for him.
 

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On our what's :mjgrin:? Haven't gotten around to making them yet but it's really only going to have my name, job title, email, and phone. I may have my LinkedIn or github, possibly personal website if I get into it. I'm thinking of getting plastic ones instead of paper. You might forget about or throw away a paper business card but you'll think twice about a plastic one. My old RA had some mini business cards that were kinda cool but I don't know how they worked out for him.

Yeah I was going to do plastic. I have a domain for website that I was going to put some projects from school on, but I may not put it on my card. And I was iffy about putting my job title on the card as i dont want to pigeon hole me.
 

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Yeah I was going to do plastic. I have a domain for website that I was going to put some projects from school on, but I may not put it on my card. And I was iffy about putting my job title on the card as i dont want to pigeon hole me.
I figure I can get away with it for a few years if I keep it at Software Engineer. Once I get closer to management or possibly deeper into architecture then I'll start thinking about it again.
 

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Yeah I was going to do plastic. I have a domain for website that I was going to put some projects from school on, but I may not put it on my card. And I was iffy about putting my job title on the card as i dont want to pigeon hole me.

I narrowed the title down to two options: Value Consultant or Consultant.

Have y'all formed your LLC's yet? I need to stop bs'n n do it.
 

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I narrowed the title down to two options: Value Consultant or Consultant.

Have y'all formed your LLC's yet? I need to stop bs'n n do it.
No but my LLC was going to be real estate related since I'm planning on investing in rental properties. But I have a long way to go before then.
 

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Test Out is having a President's Day sale for $19, but you can get it for $5 with coupon code PCE218. For all of you asking how to get into IT, they offer some of the best online training for the following certs: testoutce.com

A+ 220-901 and 220-902
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Would studying for the A+, then taking the test, while doing the Google It certification at the same time, smart?

It seems to me the A+ will get you into the door more than the Google cert.
 

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How are you studying for the A+?


Study for the CompTIA A+ Certification


Breh's technique might not be for everybody




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Alternative to courses
Professor Messer's CompTIA 220-901 A+ Certification Training Course: Professor Messer's CompTIA 220-901 A+ Certification Training Course - YouTube

Idk any free sources for 220-902
 

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How are you studying for the A+?
Someone gave me all the professor Messer notes and exam with answers. I've seen half of the video I posted at the very bottom. I recently splurged on the 2 part A+ courses and the two practice tests by that udemy guy I posted while they were like 90% off. I'm following that because it's all organized for me. Also have his book digitally from a site someone posted to get books for free. Ive been so busy with my new job which is why I decided to just burn $40 in total on the courses and practice tests because I dont have time to make my own notes and shyt.
Here's a sample of the udemy shyts.
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After I finish all his shyt, I plan to review with the free sources as well. If you purchase his courses, watch the first few intro videos instead of just jumping to the learning. He drops knowledge that will save you from googling and even puts you on discounts. Remember the sales on udemy are pretty often. I'd download the app, register, add shyt to wishlist and wait til that sale notification pops.
 

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Good shyt man.

I think I remember you were looking for a job before, what kind of job u have now?

Someone gave me all the professor Messer notes and exam with answers. I've seen half of the video I posted at the very bottom. I recently splurged on the 2 part A+ courses and the two practice tests by that udemy guy I posted while they were like 90% off. I'm following that because it's all organized for me. Also have his book digitally from a site someone posted to get books for free. Ive been so busy with my new job which is why I decided to just burn $40 in total on the courses and practice tests because I dont have time to make my own notes and shyt.
Here's a sample of the udemy shyts.
rkao02.png

fohr9v.png
After I finish all his shyt, I plan to review with the free sources as well. If you purchase his courses, watch the first few intro videos instead of just jumping to the learning. He drops knowledge that will save you from googling and even puts you on discounts. Remember the sales on udemy are pretty often. I'd download the app, register, add shyt to wishlist and wait til that sale notification pops.
 

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That's weird, I happen to see more people on the first course than the second. Do they just say fukk it after the 1st course?

Someone gave me all the professor Messer notes and exam with answers. I've seen half of the video I posted at the very bottom. I recently splurged on the 2 part A+ courses and the two practice tests by that udemy guy I posted while they were like 90% off. I'm following that because it's all organized for me. Also have his book digitally from a site someone posted to get books for free. Ive been so busy with my new job which is why I decided to just burn $40 in total on the courses and practice tests because I dont have time to make my own notes and shyt.
Here's a sample of the udemy shyts.
rkao02.png

fohr9v.png
After I finish all his shyt, I plan to review with the free sources as well. If you purchase his courses, watch the first few intro videos instead of just jumping to the learning. He drops knowledge that will save you from googling and even puts you on discounts. Remember the sales on udemy are pretty often. I'd download the app, register, add shyt to wishlist and wait til that sale notification pops.
 

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Good shyt man.

I think I remember you were looking for a job before, what kind of job u have now?
Grocery Store :mjlol:
Hours are good tho, got no kids and I'm in young 20s. All is not lost, wish I had applied myself in highschool.
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Go through this thread. Lots of good gems.
 

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That's weird, I happen to see more people on the first course than the second. Do they just say fukk it after the 1st course?
Probably still soaking it in, shyt is 15 hours. 901 is more on hardware and 902 is more on software.
 
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