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- Hey, I am a typical college graduate that ended up not following through with a job I got my degree in. I do love IT and I love technology and I love working with it. And I am currently working full time at a simple desk job and of course this is not suppose to last forever but its killing me because I really want to work with technology in some way. My problem is that I have no formal education in IT, and I mean I would love hands on experience and begin to learn and get experience. Whats the best thing for me to do? I looked at certification schools offered in DFW (expensive) I considered getting an associates in a form of IT but I would have to take out more loans and quit my job which means no steady income. Is there anyone that has advice for me? What should I do to begin the experience I need to get a job in IT. Go back to school? Buy books on it? Because I dont know stuff like Linux or Java (which makes me not so marketable but I would love to learn that)I know a bit on computer hardware but have never built one, and I wouldnt mind learning stuff like Java or Linux because I loved it when I took HTML classes in the past. Any advice? Sorry this is so long, I am just stuck on what I should do at this point. Thanks! I don't know if this helps either but I am young, 23 years old. Just confused on what to do with have a love for this field since I love computers but only knowing a little more than basic knowledge on it.
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- I also went to college for something unrelated. After years of not finding any stable or satisfying jobs, I decided to get into IT. With no experience, I got an A+ book, studied, and took the test. Then I volunteered at a local computer shop. Then I got N+ and took that. Then CCNA. Then MCP. Read the technet and MSDN library religiously, as well as do the free labs. Buy used gear and practice, volunteer anywhere you can.
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