Is there any Tech IT here?

Data Center engineer/technical specialist here. Based out of one of the largest DC in North America.

I make a little over 100k I am IBM big data certified, PMP, bullshit desktop support certs that haven't lapsed yet and a few network/VMcerts.

Started when I was 16 at a small office. I'm 26 now no college.

No day is typical for example tonight I am doing a massive MDS/Sans migration.

I work 60% in an office 40% in data center.

I moved a lot to get into this job. I live in North America

I used to be one of those people, although I'm NEET again now. I was paid £25,000 per year in my first job, but that was too much and I can't find another job that pays even close to that. I live in England (Manchester), and I got myself a CompTIA A+ which proved I was serious about learning the actual shit, so they hired me and promised to train me to do the rest. They got rid of me, obviously (for reasons that were not my fault!), and I've been fucked since then.

I would repair computers, replace hard drives, reinstall Windows, and basically provide internal 1st line support (which is where you should start if you're entering IT with nothing like I was).

>>57755425
>Started when I was 16 at a small office. I'm 26 now no college.
Well I'm impressed, it's rare nowadays to find a person who made himself this young.
Thank you to answering me.

>>57755515
>which is where you should start if you're entering IT with nothing like I was
Yep, I'm currently going in a school/traineeship to get an official certificate or diploma in that field.
Here in France, they mostly hire you from these diploma, unless a family member help you to get in.

But how come the job market is fucked? it should be highly asked since everyone has a smartphone and pc nowadays.

>>57755311
16 USD / hour
One year
Troubleshooting over the phone and installing things locally.
Trying to get a 50k/year job right now.

>>57755425
What was your job progression over the years?