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I understand - I just went through this last year. You start to doubt every step, question your tech savvy-ness even with 20 years of experience. You start to wonder if you really are technically...
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Although it might not be fun at first, you can learn a lot quickly in situations like that, I speak from experience. As many others mentioned, google is your friend. If you run across a subject that...
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CasdraX wrote: Based on advice given here, I spoke with my coworker, I explained to him that I was really struggling with this project, having had no time to study the game plan, and no documentation...
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I think everyone is going to feel that way in the first while of a new job, your moving to a new way of doing things. I got really lucky and got a job in IT straight out of college with very little...
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I'd say stick with it - if you asked me questions I'd tend to work you through to the right answer rather than just telling you, you'll learn better that way and you'll develope the troubleshooting...
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Everyone has already said it... you can't know everything - the trick is knowing how to look things up. Being good with google (or whatever search engine, here at spiceworks, knowledgebase, FAQ,...
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I was in a position like that and ended up getting laid off. My coworker was unhappy that I asked questions. Yes you can google everything. That doesnt help with company procedures and environment...
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At the previous company that I worked for, my IT Manager said: - "When you started here two years ago you asked a lot of intelligent questions, over time the number of questions you asked diminished...
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Man, do I feel your pain! I've been in IT for over 23 years, and just recently started a new position with a company that does things very much the same way (i.e. off the cuff, poor documentation,...
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Much of what the guys above have said excellent advice. I would offer two things: 1) Take control of your learning. Started using Server 2012? Buy the 70-410 exam guide and get reading. It's 25 in...
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Brilliant - Perfect answer! Before google it was hard and only the best survived - sadly now many of the so called experts are just google-heads like my last boss - he would go home and read Pc-Pro at...
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There needs to be a balance between documentation and getting it done. Really important things like IP addresses, passwords and configuration settings are important. Making it perfect prose isn't....
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My Friend, When i took the current job i'm at. I've worked desktop for 18 years with 4 dedicated to networking. As I applied i was as honest as I could be and when I got past the hell stage. Shit Hit...
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You'll be fine. Everyone gets worked up when they start in a new place.I was scared too when i started here but i can say i can handle the network by myself now t. All i can advice is to stop...
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Thanks for asking Yahtzee, I re-read these comments often just to stay motivated, but somehow missed your asking for a follow-up. Things are still a little yo-yo. I am doing much better on the day to...
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Diagram and Document too, Visio can be a great tool for mapping out and documenting the network. I've created a wiki in my office as well and its a great place to store information in a single location.
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CasdraX wrote: Thanks for asking Yahtzee, I re-read these comments often just to stay motivated, but somehow missed your asking for a follow-up. Things are still a little yo-yo. I am doing much better...
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I'm glad to hear you're doing well! I love the community here as well, and it looks like they've hit yet another home-run helping you get the confidence you deserve and the help you want when you need...
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