Current
Job Position Title:
Computer
Operations Network Analyst
Company
Name: Scientific Games
Contact
Information:
Special
skills:
Well
while in college I've picked up a few programming languages including, C++, C,
Java, Matlab, and am currently working on MySQL since my job is paying for it.
I've plans of learning Oracle next, followed by Linux since Linux is the
operating system I work with now.
Describe
your job story:
I can't
say there is much of a story here. I was working with TSA as a lowly airport
screener. I've always had a high literacy in the IT field but I never finished
college, so that prevented me from acquiring a lot of jobs. Needless to say, I
was stuck working at the airport for five long years. After the fourth year I
was fed up with the place, not getting any real pay raises, the lack of
employee appreciation, and the self indulged dictators with horrible God
complexes that were known as management, pooping on the lesser workers. There
were those few managers that were genuinely concerned with the well being of
others, and their advancement in life whether it is with TSA or other
companies. However, the managers that held majority of the power weren't the
ones that were sympathetic. And I'm rambling with rage right now, lol.
Let’s get
back to the topic at hand. My fourth year in I decided to try and leave that
God forsaken place and was able to find employment with this company called
Wipro as one of their Level 2 help desk technicians. I liked what I was doing
but, unfortunately was making 40% below the market rate and wasn't really able
to leave TSA, just stay there part time. But I was happy there doing something
I liked. I wasn't able to stay because of scheduling issues and since TSA paid
more, I had to leave Wipro, and was sucked back into that horrid abyss. Another
year had passed at TSA when my lucked finally changed for the better. A friend
of mine for Scientific Games had told me they were looking for people in IT and
got me an interview. They were impressed with me despite my short comings with
the lack of education. And here I am now, thoroughly enjoying my job and
learning more about IT as I go.
What did you want to be when you were a child/ teenager?
I
wanted to be a famous NBA player. I practiced all the time, and even bought a
pair of those calve muscle enhancing shoes, but was too lazy to use them, what
a waste of my hard earned 80 bucks.
Are doing
your dream job?
Not at
all. And that more than likely won't happen now. Then again, my dream job has
changed. I'd love to be one of those super car test drivers. That would be an
awesome dream job.
What do
you like MOST about what you do? What do you like the LEAST?
The thing
I like most about my job is that I pretty much have 14 off days a month. I am
basically on vacation every other week. I work 7 days on, and 7 days off. What I like least about the job is
it does get extremely boring. But then again, I use that time to do some
studying(since the company is paying for the classes), or watch tv, or
football. HAHA I guess working 7 days straight is a downfall, but it really
makes up being off 7 days.
Where do
you see yourself in the next 5 years?
As far as
my career I don't really know. Money seems to be my gold so I'll sell myself to
the highest bidder. Right now I'm just working to acquire a few It
certifications. The great thing about Information Technology is that technology
advances so much that a lot of employers don't require degrees. Once you get
your foot in the door, apply yourself and gain experience you pretty much start
to demand your salary after 3-4 years.
Are you happy with where you are in life?
Right now
no... Only because I see so much potential in myself and just screwed around
too much when I was younger. I'm happy, however, with where it’s going now.
Things are starting to turn around.
What more
do you want to do with your life?
As far as
my career goes I'm not sure. I'm just happy it’s finally on track. But my
personal goals would be to sit down, get married and start a family...Pretty
lame huh? HAHAHA
What
drives/motivates you?
Just
wanting more in life. And by more I mean, materialistic things, adventures, and
more life experiences. That materialistic want is sad I know, but growing up
not having much kind of makes you want more unnecessary crap you probably don't
need or will only use one time. I've wasted a ton of money on nonsense and
still do. The bad thing is now, I can really afford this crap.
What else do you do?
I do a
lot. I love social gatherings, especially when drinking’s involved, and I love
football. That being sad, Football + Drinks+ People = amaaaaaaazing fun! I play
video games, and can get pretty hard core. I love going to the movies, playing
chess, and especially socializing with friends. My life and meaning would be
purposeless without friends and family
What is your advice to those who are seeking employment and have no hope?
I say don't give up. Just be
patient. There are a lot of opportunities out there. You just have to get over
being lazy. That is what took me so long to get where I'm at. Everyone has
potential to be something great, even if you were that screw up class clown.
With the right motivation, and a mentor or two to help you along the way,
you'll get very far in life and eventually be happy with what you've
accomplished. It always helps to know someone as well. Having a
circle of friends that does have
kind of helps motivates you to want more.
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