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[@caitlinV3]

Video ended up being longer than I wanted (shocking.. I know), but now that it’s all done we can move on to the more fun stuff. TIMESTAMPS- Title Disclaimer 1: GET YOUR MONEY (if you’re happy) but money isn’t everything (if you’re not happy) 1:48 Disclaimer 2: I’m cool with my old employer 7:40 Reason for quitting: life is hard & I worry about going blind 8:33 The position: Blue Team is a bit dull 15:03 The future: Full-Time content creating (for as long as possible) 18:38

[@SailioNation]

caitlinV3 Good on you for doing what was necessary!

[@cellprocessing6832]

No worries. Glad you are taking a minute to smell the flowers. I had a list of stuff I wanted to do too. Then I looked at it and a lot was out of date. So I just scrapped it. Fresh start

[@larryboylarry5557]

Welcome back!

[@SIMRIG412]

You are drop dead gorgeous and id support you

[@MiguelAlvarezAdams]

You are so cute and inteligent babe😘🤙Love how you are into technology🙌

[@grimeeditor]

To sum this video up in one sentence "she quit her job for youtube"

[@jeffchambers2498]

Thank you grimeeditor! Now I can move on.

[@earlraglin4597]

lol

[@grantdepenasr4144]

grimeeditor...I don't blame her...but good summary!!...lmao!

[@zabashhd459]

thanks lol

[@DigisDen]

Thanks for that, got sick of her bullshit rambling at about 2:30 :)

[@Trainy2]

Life is not about how much money you can make, it's about feeling secure about yourself and peace of mind. Do what makes you happy.

[@PatientZeroBalisong]

Trainy not working makes me happy but I can’t afford not working haha

[@Trainy2]

I don't think that's true. We all have to work at something to feel fulfilled.

[@PatientZeroBalisong]

Trainy I work on my own hobbies but it doesn’t make me money really.

[@Brucelee89896]

@@PatientZeroBalisong true bud, i am working on my CCNA but i still enjoy it a little bit

[@RainBitcoins]

But don't sell yourself short either.. If you can do things the average IT tech CANNOT, then make sure your getting paid for what your worth. Don't be afraid to ask either.

[@InimicusSolitus]

I have a 5 figure job. 40 hours a week, job security, zero stress. Happy life.

[@zebinho8353]

What job?

[@jemalguillory]

Walmart

[@zebinho8353]

@@jemalguillory that's good Jemal. What do you do if you don't mind me asking?

[@anythingeverything2659]

@@jemalguillory When i worked tgere my manager made 225k a year.

[@YuneePug]

Hmm, where you work 🤔

[@Mike_Jones281]

Gosh, I feel best when I am isolated and on my own. I once went a week without speaking to anyone. I was deathly ill, but it was one of the best times of my life.

[@mattyjay1711]

Who??

[@tlz124]

@@mattyjay1711 Mike Jones.

[@lmaostrnoob]

T Z 😂😂

[@Mike_Jones281]

@@mattyjay1711 Mike Jones!

[@rohithreddy75]

lol

[@cdev-kz3lj]

Title: Why I quit my 6 figure job. Answer: Because she can afford to. The end.

[@Redmanticore]

she had to move to a less costing place, so no, she couldnt afford to, she had to change her rent to a minimum for it, nobody paid for it, she broke up with her bf who i got the feeling was financially sharing the costs.

[@danwallsiv9100]

So true

[@danwallsiv9100]

redmanticore for every beautiful woman in this world there is always one guy out there who is happy as hell she is out of his hair. His mistake though...she will always be his career peak

[@cdev-kz3lj]

@@danwallsiv9100 deep

[@yougotbitchslapped]

@@cdev-kz3lj LMAO!

[@shortleggdjchoches]

8 minutes in and didn’t know why she quit so I quit too

[@georgiv80]

Man, you are right on the point!!!

[@AndreAndFriends]

Your wife does not pay your mortgage & your makup & your brand new car payments bills? WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOU? you must be fat or old?

[@MrLondonGo]

Stay with it, she talks to her relationship and stuff

[@joelsantiagovalentin8904]

Wasted my brain cell on KZbin recommended video. All I see she have lifestyle issue like everyone else.

[@TheSilverGate]

That's what happens with every woman, they never say it straight to the point

[@Jrfigueroa01]

I've been in IT for 18 years now. I do understand the Isolation. The only time I do hear from people is when there is an issue. I do understand the long days and it does get old.

[@flashlightfreek]

In the same boat as you! 8 years now.

[@altonguis8870]

@@flashlightfreek 24 Years here ! Trust me I get it.... Most people don't know their worth but then neither do the employers...

[@HiddenFiles]

Ive been a web developer for a while, any tips on getting started in IT?

[@flashlightfreek]

@@HiddenFiles Yes. Don't let the end users walk all over you. Set boundaries learn to say no when applicable. I still struggle with that- still with saying yes all the time. Work hard and smart 👌🙂 And keep learning! Don't stagnant! Be invaluable, dependent. If you are the leader or head of the department be outgoing and courageous to the business you work for and with.

[@sethmo38]

I've also been in IT for over 18 years, been at the same Sys admin position for 10 years. I'm the only IT person for the entire plant, and I am on call 24/7/365 AND I do not make 6 figures :( I do live in a smaller midwest town, but still depressing.

[@meledyne5059]

A guy that doesnt like tech?! Wtf! You can find someone better 😁

[@Mike_Jones281]

Bet he has an iPhone and he calls other dudes when his Mac breaks.

[@tekrisk]

He probably did not like that she is better at it than him. Agreed, she can do much better.

[@8bitflea]

Lol she’s isn’t going to date you white knights but nice try 🤣

[@TheAgentAssassin]

@@Mike_Jones281 savage!

[@BarryAllen..]

I'm have arrived :D

[@manojvarughese4337]

Money isn't all when it stresses the hell out of you.

[@dwaynewilliams6604]

I work as a Deputy in law enforcement making 45k a year I can't wait to get my degree so I can work in your field and find a good career instead of dealing with societies finest people.

[@edwardjaycocks5497]

Make sure you learn the art of hacking don't just being isolation doing blue teaming it becomes very boring eventually

[@stephania4940]

@@edwardjaycocks5497 so graduate from blue team onto something else?

[@rtxrt73]

From someone who was born deaf in 1 ear and rapidly losing hearing in the other ear (finally got my approval for a Cochlear Implant in my "good" ear) I can tell you hang in their and don't give up on your sight . You will find out that there are alot of advances being made in tech tied to eye sight and you may soon be able to get a true artificial sight restoring eye...

[@MandicReally]

Discussing pay can be really important. I've been chronically underpaid in my career and it takes talking with people about it to make that clear. We've been trained in society to hide these things and for the most part it isn't a benefit to us. Bravo on you for speaking up. Best of luck and enjoy FUnemployment.

[@caitlinV3]

Exactly! Thank you!

[@HyPex808-2]

I’ve been in IT for over 20 years and love my job. I work for a large healthcare chain in Chicago and find it very rewarding.

[@PhaseAdapto]

Lemme ask you How do you find a job as an application security engineer after studying?

[@HyPex808-2]

Secret Agent Steve me? I’m a cloud engineer, full stack

[@HyPex808-2]

Caleb Courdeau if your question was directed to me if you finish college you could probably find and entry level position doing security related work. If you didn’t finish college you would have to start at the bottom like helpdesk or pc tech and work your way up. Remember no one is in charge of your career except you

[@Wilkins325]

@@HyPex808-2 degree in what though? most colleges dont offer "cybersec" degrees.

[@JonsCreditAndTravel]

As I saw this video I was studying for my Security+ cert. My company paid for the exam and I passed it this past Monday 12/2/19.

[@masonspruce1447]

get a cisco cert , wayyy better than comptia

[@JonsCreditAndTravel]

@@masonspruce1447 eventually maybe.....Already working on CompTia Cybersecurity cert now. And I am also not on the network side of my company. I work in help desk currently.

[@literally0subs]

Congratulations man.

[@michaelmaddox6646]

Congrats! Am curious - why not obtain Cloud+ -which as a stackable cert will make you cloud security professional - then obtain Cybersecurity to become expert?

[@JonsCreditAndTravel]

Thank you Michael. To be honest, my company is opening positions on the CyberSecurity team in January and I want one of the positions. Thats why Im doing CyberSecurity now.

[@LexLutha]

Don’t ever be embarrassed about being nerdy!! I think people that are not nerdy should be embarrassed about that 😛

[@mrobinson8686]

yep, I pretty much refuse to date someone who doesn't have similar interest. So I wouldn't feel like I was talking to a wall again.

[@emperorSbraz]

_"you are worth IT."_ caitlinV3 2019

[@davesecx]

Welcome back to KZbin! After watching the video, I really have a new found respect and appreciation for you. You've been handed a lot of crap and you've made the best of it. You're really tough and resilient. Here's hoping 2020 is the year you find your true happiness and everything falls into place. I always tell people you'll never appreciate the good times without having these low points first.

[@nl4947]

you speak from my heart. I'll survived working 27 years working in IT, don't know how, the isolation is the major issue. I'm working since 15 years from home in a virtual team. In the first years I enjoyed it but it does something with you, which is not good.

[@JJ-vp3bd]

what type of work environment would you work in now?

[@RatusMax]

you were lonely, isolated? THAT'S MY DREAM JOB!! Watching the whole thing, that may have not been the job for you...Maybe software development team?

[@Killermcknight]

Don't worry you have thousands of boyfriends on youtube. We are here for you!

[@MiscellaneousAdventures]

Facts!

[@RainBitcoins]

Oh yes.... Facts indeed

[@RainBitcoins]

@@trustthe_process4371 why's that? I can understand if noone shares if anything in common, but otherwise there's no reason why not to.

[@galaxygolden]

As someone who's been in a Help Desk position for 2 years and I'm now looking into it security, this is exactly the video I needed to hear. I've been a little overwhelmed learning security because I feel like a tiny little speck of sand in a huge ocean of information. I agree 100% that my happiness comes first, I don't want to forever be at the mercy of it and being on The Cutting Edge of Technology. I'll be looking for different forms of Happiness going forward thank you

[@truthinthematt8875]

Alan Hernandez if you enjoy IT don’t go into security unless you go into engineering. Security is hot but it takes you away from the real stuff

[@RainBitcoins]

@@truthinthematt8875 get into penetration testing, Hacking... You will love your job I promise.

[@jegzcuenco8759]

I agree with this im also regretting why i chose it security

[@monthsbehind9730]

What you are saying is exactly how I was feeling for the past 5 years when I decide to sell my house and quit my job to go back to college. Always do what is best for you and your mental health

[@navo3992]

How much of your Security+ knowledge were you actually using for the role you recently quit?

[@edwardjaycocks5497]

Not being funny cyber security Plus or security Plus is ok ok it's not even that in-depth to be honest you need to go much further than that before you can say you're a cyber person that's just for beginners

[@zaccthegreat]

I remember doing some similar during my IT career. I was with a company for 7 years, when I left I didn't want to do IT. So I did something completely different for two years, roofing. It was the best experience, I loved working outside, building and fixing homes with my hands. I did return to IT though, but I'm glad I took the break. I'm going on 17 years in IT now.

[@Hellowhatup98]

cool story, thanks for sharing

[@jegzcuenco8759]

Why did you return to IT?

[@stagesnake4146]

I got a masters in cybersecurity. Right out of school, 6 figures. It is possible folks. But yeah it is stressful, which is why I am also getting into day trading.

[@mikecaymantrades]

I am a day trader/swing trader ..holding for a few days to a month can bring huge gains.

[@phillipellis1057]

Damn, lucky af lol

[@mikecaymantrades]

@@phillipellis1057 AMTD, ETFC, buy low and sell high, they were crushed recently. Buy at 34 sell at 40 with margin.

[@jimivie]

because day trading is so relaxing....

[@M0rdFustang]

Trading is really fun actually 😁

[@blombardo83]

Same situation with work and money. I'm at a point in my life that I realize time is MUCH more valuable.

[@Moose185]

Time is always valuable, people get caught up with buying things and money. There should be a good balance.

[@v3n0x]

I can really relate to how you feel/been feeling. I myself am trying to find my way back to happiness. I feel isolated and unable to talk to peers, mainly because of social pressures and pride. Thank you for sharing.

[@Brucelee89896]

I use to work at a theme park in florida when i was 18 at the food department and ohhh boii it was hell, so much phisycal work, and it was so hot outside. I am 21 now and working at a computer repair shop, still working on my AS in Networking Engineering. I really want to get my CCNA also and make more money. I don't even know what else i love besides Tech. 🤔🤔🤔 Anyways do what you love and enjoy.

[@bluefil7181]

The low salaries are so that US companies can say we’re looking for people but there’s not enough talent out there - so, we need to bring in foreign workers. These foreign workers get paid very little.

[@yoyoyo111able]

I gave up dental school because I wasn’t happy and I happen to stumble upon your video saying money isn’t everything ... I take it as a sign that life will workout

[@max10eb]

Welcome back my friend, let your Fun Flag fly high.

[@homomorphic]

I am a cybersecurity engineer and I love my job, there are plenty of cybersecurity roles that are as boring as crap and there are an equal number that are super interesting. There is a type of stress to be sure, but it's the same type of stress as playing a video game where you are fighting a boss and you are just trying to win. If you have the right role in cybersecurity the bad guys are that boss, and you're fighting them. If you are competent you have the advantage over them (even the APTs). Essentially working in cybersecurity is like a real life videogame. It's super fun.

[@AndreAndFriends]

Do you thing she would even understand what you just said? I doubt it.

[@homomorphic]

@M J you are clueless.

[@SonictheNinja]

Story of my life 1000% ! I work a 6figure zombie tech job, If I could escape and pay my bills doing ANYTHING else I would!

[@Jgrover3213]

Love this video. Caitlin this inspired me to do the same and leave my current job as a systems engineer to get back to my roots as a software engineer! Thankyou so much!

[@MrDeleoAndre]

I have been working in IT for 20 years now and what you are describing is very typical IT. I have experienced the same on all places i work in IT :) I found it has helped me to work with something in IT that i really love and is passionate for. The stress is still there but i get nore energy from work so it balances out... kinda... (but dont ask my wife..) But thank you very much for sharing Cait :) Hope students read and see this before entering first job in IT, so they know a little on what be aware of and expect.

[@brianmckenzie6046]

I quit my 1 figure job washing dishes in a restaurant, god I feel fantastic

[@musicalmercy5204]

dont think anyone else will say anything so i will; what are your steps now?

[@brianmckenzie6046]

@@musicalmercy5204 if they have a sense of humor,then they just might

[@brianmckenzie6046]

@@musicalmercy5204 make interesting things boring, and boring things interesting

[@musicalmercy5204]

@@brianmckenzie6046 that's one way to do it, good luck lol

[@alexr7292]

I can attest to how stressful IT Security is. I am also close to Atlanta as well. Currently I am looking to develop residual incomes to combat this so that I can leave my current occupation.

[@noname89636]

Network security engineer here and I agree 100% about the stress. The salaries are dropping due to people jumping on the cyber bandwagon thus increase in competition.

[@Theoneandonly88able]

That happens in every industry. Still, its foolish to depend on one source of income, six figures or not. However, rest assured that this field will have a good career security. I actually prefer job security more than the pay.

[@noname89636]

Theoneandonly88able I didn’t say it didn’t happen in other industries, nor was this video about multiple streams of income. This video was about the Cybersecurity industry, the stress, and why some people might leave.

[@lurky_dev]

I feel this. I am quitting my job to go to school full time for Cyber security. I' m going to give it my everything and I will definitely only accept a position worth while.

[@ryanb9709]

"This isn't click bait, but it's click bait"

[@timkusky5998]

6-figures in a major city is like 5-figures in reality

[@ippothedestroyer]

6 figures is still 6 figures.

[@Theoneandonly88able]

That's if your terrible at saving money and dont diversify your income. Then yes it will become five figures instead of six.

[@artsXart]

Bro, 90k in Alabama goes a lot further than 100k in DC area.

[@thewhizkid3937]

@@ippothedestroyer and 5 figures is 5 figures.

[@Michael-jq1hl]

@M J sadly in UK IT doesn't get paid nearly as much as in the US

[@Kelgeron]

Happiness comes from yourself, find your joy and happiness Caitlin and live and love everyday!

[@playdoh1975]

I was in IT for 15 years and I got sick of the constant mergers and layoffs.. there was no job security. It was so stressful. Leaving that world was the best thing I ever did for my life.

[@xznmusic]

What did you go into? I'm about 10 years into my Software dev/IT career and have been feeling like leaving because of this very same reason.

[@playdoh1975]

Sir Intellitoke I was mainly in telecom but I was a network engineer at my last job..

[@gentugo]

I want to build computers again. it has been a long time.

[@flashlightfreek]

Hell yeah! Do it!!

[@jonsimon6563]

Caitlin, you're on the right track. I left IT Security about two years ago. I left because of too much stress. I may go back into IT but it won't be into security. I will pray for you.

[@JavaScriptJolt]

Would Front-End &/or Full Stack Web Dev be less stressful? I want to get into IT, but I want something that is flexible and less stressful.

[@jonsimon6563]

@@JavaScriptJolt Front End/Back End would make you a more rounded developer. The stress should be lower the Security depending. One thing that could make it stressful is the timeline that is placed on each project. Choose your company carefully. Also developing secure code will make you more in demand.

[@jegzcuenco8759]

@@jonsimon6563 im also into it security and want to leave. What do you do right now?

[@jonsimon6563]

@@jegzcuenco8759 I work st UPS. It is great to leave work and not have to do anything for work while at home.

[@MadMaxx1977]

I've been working from home (writer/editor) since 2012 and love it. Money is great and have no interest whatsoever in returning to any kind of office environment. I've even turned down full-time contracts paying as much as $90/hour to continue working remotely. Best of luck with your new career path, Caitlin!

[@amyrtil]

I have a 6 figure 40 hour DevOps position, I enthusiastically put in another 25 hours a week researching and learning, that’s IT; you have to genuinely, love it , accept and understand that it will never be a static career. If any of these things sound stressful ,does not excite you or is getting in the way of other goals its definitely not for you.

[@tysonjones5392]

What do you do with your money

[@rcfanboy4264]

I just want to quit my job in construction... Can i find enough online courses to get enough training for an IT job so that i can quit? Sorry bout the running on sentences

[@olushorunke3873]

They are tons of resources online. Start with Udemy and cloud guru. You on youtube already, there's tons of resources available for free on youtube already.

[@thewhizkid3937]

^ library and check out a book

[@texuztweety]

Check out Professor Messer here on KZbin

[@austinsherwood4931]

Just so you know, i really appreciate your humility and honesty.

[@46KilohertzRecords-Brando]

Austin Sherwood facts

[@packetattack-netsec]

Hi Caitlin, thanks for sharing your personal struggles here. I think all of us that have worked in IT over a period of time can relate in some way. Ive learned after 14 years, that working in IT requires a healthy life balance. Shutting off at 5, and working on your own goals was the best advice i could tell someone in IT.

[@gabumoh]

Hey Caitlin! Yes IT for me, since middle of last year has been extremely hectic. Most days I feel like a drone. I know how mentally straining it is to be underpaid. It's not a good feeling... Don't worry about loosing your second eye (this is not me saying you shouldn't take care of it 😅) but I bet you'll be fine, from what I see your eyes look healthy so you seem to be doing a good job taking care of them. Normally most people tend not to bother about their mental health, but you've taken one of the best decisions to preserve your mental health, and I'm standing solidly behind you. 🖖😎

[@caitlinV3]

Thank you! Hang in there in IT. I knew that drone feeling well.

[@gabumoh]

@@caitlinV3 You're welcome!

[@mrttech3395]

haven't ever thought about unsubbing will be here when u hit 1million subs great video

[@xXxIMMORTALxXx]

Too much rant. Didn't finish your video. Comments below said you quit to do youtube full-time. So, if you really wanna be a content creator please learn to make your video more concise.

[@ryans5476]

I think the trend is cloud computing is consolidating network and security resources through infrastructure and platform services. So both AWS and Azure provide cloud resources to substantially reduce the older trend of larger IT infrastructure.

[@stantraverse]

I'm just coming back into I.T. after leaving for some time. I started my career on fire to come to work every day, but over time became overwhelmed. Eventually I was placed under a new boss that pretended to know I.t. but really had no idea. The work day ended up being filled with political land mines and drama. Eventually I HATED coming to work every day. Leaving a job like that and trying to explain it at all to someone that has never been through it is incredibly difficult. I am now back to work for a third less than what I was making but I don't care. I'm back to being excited to come to work every day and that means everything to me. Thank you for your video! Even though you struggled to explain, I feel that I know EXACTLY what you mean and how you feel.. Best wishes!!

[@taaronjones]

your background is so nerdy, I like it, a lot

[@thewhizkid3937]

^ very, very nerdy

[@jetcity7156]

I wish I was tuff as you. Welcome back!

[@jegzcuenco8759]

Me too, i want to quit my it security job

[@IronwingTechHaven]

I made $8 to $14/hr working as a data center network analyst for 4 years.... So many people out there in IT are way under paid.

[@rokuth]

Sometimes, you just have to stop and smell the roses. Good for you! I lived in L.A. for 30 years, and I know exactly what a rat race living there can be. Places that are affordable are a long commute, and places that are close to work are super expensive. I had a friend that used to commute daily from Palmdale to Culver City... All the best to you. Find your happiness and everything else will fall into place.

[@SmithFam2323]

My first IT job in DC was $65,000. I had just gotten out of the army and didn’t know better. 10 years later we’ll over 6 figures.

[@JJ-vp3bd]

what field you work in? and what would you have done differently

[@JJ-vp3bd]

@M Muss um I was asking a question bro

[@teinspringz]

Oh my.. I actually heard the Minions cheer in chorus"YAAY!!! " in my brain when I got your KZbin notification on my phone, what a way to wake up on a sunny Saturday 😁😂😂 WOWWOWWOW so many changes, hope you are feeling much better, less stressed and your mind has the freedom it needs to make the content you want to make 😊 Wishing you the Best 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@caitlinV3]

Thank you!!! :D

[@gobofraggel7383]

I make $175k self-employed working mostly from home managing the IT for small businesses. The best part is that I get to play with all the technology from Avaya IP phone systems, to Axis CCTV, to firewalls, vSAN and failover clusters in virtualization, and Azure cloud, etc. I also get to research solutions for customers, purchase the solution, deploy and manage it. It was rough in the beginning but I always did the right thing and I never lost a client although recently I fired two clients which cost me $32k/year but I am much happier now. I am happy and I wouldn't change a thing.

[@kaylawankowski1564]

I support this! We need more women in tech whether it's working in corporate environments or building computers on KZbin.

[@TheGameBench]

I've seen the whole IT industry fall off in pay. I gave up since every IT job I was taking was paying terrible, no raises, and constant increased responsibilities. Applied for a position for a CCNA and they said the pay was $60k. My last job even constantly threatened us that we were going to be replaced by software. I have zero interest in going back to IT unless there are a lot of changes. But yeah, I'm a similar spot as I've had health issues that have kept me from working and my human interaction has been limited to doctors and nurses.... and it sucks. Anyways, that's awesome that you're going to start making videos again and that you're doing alright. Exited to see what you've got planned.

[@caitlinV3]

I'm with ya on the ever increasing responsibilities in IT. But there are definitely some industries that have the money to spend on good IT people to protect their business and clients. It's usually the ones that deal with clients (law for example) in the private sector.

[@TheGameBench]

@@caitlinV3 That's a good point. They expect a lot more, so they pay a lot more and they know the worth of having good IT people. Besides, it's been about four years since I've been working in the IT industry... which mind as well be 400 years.

[@MrAbmora]

Eh, define IT? You mean helpdesk, A++ stuff? "Hey i broke my workstation, fix it", or are you talking site harding(active directory SSL/TLS encrypt, site to site tunneling, MFA authentication for the office, bit lockers blah blah blah....local stuff pertaining to the local office)? I'm curious because there is a distinction between IT and engineering(devops, appdev, SRE, systems eng, and security). The latter...well...there has been no backslide in compensation in any of those fields. If anything compensation specifically in the Sec sector is quite adequate rivaling even those in higher end financial positions(150K+). Now a days $60k is about...I dunno, I'd say, high skill entry level employee? If that makes sense. ie, in the overall aspect of things, its kind of entry level, like your first phase of engineering. 2-4 years you'll be in the 80-100K+ salary, pretty easily as long as you work hard.

[@MrAbmora]

Nevermind, I just read a bit more, yeah...IT in doc offices, non tech based firms...yeah, its shit. Its different if you work for a technical firm. Not something like a hospital, office, or hotel ect... Damn, that sucks.

[@TheGameBench]

@@MrAbmora Hell, I worked for HP and the pay was pretty shit, at least for us field engineers.

[@KristoferYee]

CONTENT CREATION HUH? :D

[@moose43h]

KristoferYee it’s funny that no one saw this comment lol

[@HurricaneJahya]

I know it's strange, I'm the first one to like it.

[@vmandance]

Awesome! video Caitlin. I'm glad you are taking great decisions of your own!. We are happy that you are taking great shifts in your life.

[@danielgreen3095]

I know exactly how it feels to leave your dogs at home, it’s so hard. Even when they have a yard it’s tough. Always trying to do active things for them, it’s two full time jobs. I hope you get back to a good place.

[@Dave1975]

6 years in tech 6 figures nice. I'll be getting my head down in 2020 (tech study wise) can't say were I'm heading though, only time will tell. Ps sounds like you need a wind down, I'd suggest you find some place to go on weekends that is peaceful with your little furry friend and if it's nice blow some of that 6 figure cash and buy it 👍

[@xxxthwagdrakexxx4672]

5:30 first time disliking waking up? I thought that was common with all jobs lmao that shit is sometimes missery

[@pamelaarmstrong3612]

About 5 years ago I got my first job in Infosec. 6 figures. Loved my coworkers, loved what I did. CISO was awesome. There were some roadblocks from other teams to my work and I really wanted to try more technical areas. But the worst part was the commute of 2 hours there and 2 hours back at times and no option for remote work. My neck started killing me and I started feeling burned out. I tried getting help from my CISO and HR to no avail. So although the money was awesome and I have yet to match it, I quit and took 4 months off to heal my neck with PT and learn more about other technical parts of Infosec. I came back to a job 30k lower than where I was. But honestly, my stress level was a ton less. Would I like to be making 6 figures again? You bet, but will I sacrifice my health again for it - no way.

[@brutuslaurentius8729]

Good on you! I'm a sort of multi-purpose techie (electrical engineer, network engineer, biohacker etc) and there is definitely a sort of "divide" that can occur. This is even more emphasized when it comes to security. I'm not sure one's mate needs to be into the same sort of techie stuff, but they DO need to be supportive of whatever you've got going on, or at least not detracting. I'm not on instagram etc. but I can appreciate the way you are prioritizing things. You're doing well -- keep on keeping on!

[@infamouse9149]

"6 figure jobs": that can be $100,000, $999,999 (a fairly significant range) and anything in between. I don't get why people need to say "my job lands me 6 figures". Anyway, saved the video, will watch later!

[@Hellowhatup98]

it was probably 100-150k depending on location , can check on glassdoor

[@nobytes2]

Just to flex bro lol

[@douglasholmes7581]

Yay a Caitlyn Video! Missed you! ♡

[@adminrpb7593]

I left my IT job after working more then for decade. There was many reasons: clients got broke, health issue, move to better country, language issues, etc. I had got in construction and was hoping that I got rid off all that IT worries. But eventually I quit from construction mess as it no less challenging and hurts all of your body in any aspect as well as mentally. What can I say now - I have got my IT appetite back and now sharpening my IT saw as diligently as never before. Hope you will do so soon )))

[@wmgilliland2582]

Sorry to hear about your vision problems. Sounds like you were starting to get burn out, too. Knowing when to get out before it happens is far too often rare. Speaking from experience, having someone who shares and supports your interests is crucial to any long lasting relationship, otherwise it's just misery. (or at least is willing to share in it ,even if they don't understand it. They're just happy to be sharing what you love and being with you). Good luck to you. (To be honest I've kept checking every week for anything new on your channel since your last video).

[@cougarmain]

Nice hope you find a better life. Not loving tech is a boring life.

[@Timanator]

Very odd reason to quit. Hope you find happiness in your endeavor.

[@ConfidentGrips]

I couldn't understand her real reason. Team blue is boring?

[@jayp4772]

@@ConfidentGrips I couldn't understand her reason either. There were a couple reasons it seemed: - money - health - relationship - commute concern - workspace relations - not into threat hunting / blue teaming - wanting to spend time doing her own thing, doing the things she didn't do before

[@jegzcuenco8759]

@@ConfidentGrips yeah blueteam is boring

[@eddiep812]

Just discovered you and subscribed. I'm also in I.T. and you've just described my life. Been in I.T. 30 years tho. In its infancy, fellas were able to get into I.T. without specific certifications. And yes... you learned everything on the job... more easily in the smaller companies. Had a boss once tell me that he pleaded to his kids NOT to go into I.T. or you'll regret it. Depending on the specific flavor of I.T. you may be constantly on-call all hours of the night and have no life. Even tho I'm married and have a very supportive wife, I've developed eye problems too and have some upcoming eye surgery scheduled. The stress can sometimes get unbearable. Looking back at my life (all the missed holidays and summer weekends with family and friends) made me reevaluate my future. You can never get back all that time lost and you can't take your money with you to heaven.

[@Butrdtostngravy]

I'm a CyberSec student looking to get started into this workflow X-D I want to find a job in the genre I find interesting so I have a Profession I Love instead of a Job to pay the bills!

[@adriansammy3828]

That guy is missing out on life. I always have one common thought on my mind every day...should I get an RTX 2080Ti !! Tech rules !

[@Juxer_SC]

You should, I did, its quite glorious.

[@JoshKeatonFan]

Hello! Long time no see!

[@thecasualreviewer2148]

The correction window. Good stuff, LOL

[@mdwallace]

Walked away a number of years ago, called it the fast burn certification type of lifestyle, went and found myself, geeked out on figuring people out. Now about to step back in one form or another. Figured what where my motivation and faith came from. Sorry to hear about coming in underpaid. Something that annoys me about managers in that it is not a zero-sum game when you invest in an employee. IT types like to think of themselves as fluid in a dynamic industry when in actuality the average IT employee is someone who is looking for centeredness and a very dynamic sense of individuality in the midst of static controls and processes working for a manager who is more than likely insecure themselves. So yes adhere to the static controls and processes but find that thing in your hire that is more tacit, foster that. Pay everyone pretty much equal with experience and qualifications. Best to you with your health

[@rfi-cryptolab4251]

Twenty minutes to say something that should take two minutes.

[@drehill1276]

This job is for introverts like me.

[@clearwateridaho4550]

Yes or people with Asperger's like me, I get more stressed when people do want to talk

[@ALT-HEX]

I agree. Information Security is very stressful. I am an Information Security Officer and let me tell you when it comes to financial institutions, InfoSec is not winning best team award anytime soon. The line of business hates having to run things by us. And correct, know your worth. Some companies try to downplay your role to pay you less, but ISOs should always be on a level 8 at minimum, which is most companies, is a management role. Anything less, and you are being underpaid. However, the expectations can be above what they pay you, even with a 6 figure salary. I'm hanging in there, but after the bonus season, I plan on making a change. Not so much leave InfoSec, but get out of financial at least. I totally understand why you left the role.

[@ouroborus.complete]

I am glad for two things from this more traditional Caitlyn video. Random shotgun blast commentary, you finding the right path and more computer builds. The builds got me watching, the person kept me watching. (Okay, so that's three things I'm glad for.)

[@zerocool4750]

Hope your next adventure goes well.... I quit IT back when I was in College now I'm in RF Engineering in SoCal 🤓😉 Also a total Unix Nerd 😝 #OpenBSD Your really beautiful btw 😍

[@LeonaMeyer]

She could have summed up her message in less than 10 sec. “I wasn’t being paid enough”. 🙄🙄🙄

[@S3Tint]

Pretty sure your attention span is limited to 10 seconds because you clearly didn't watch the video.

[@hichambakhit8849]

she is so stupid, 6 figure jobs , her explanation is week... i dont think women are patient as IT needs that

[@YESHAYA_]

There’s nothing better than your freedom. 6 figure job but no lifestyle is the same as nothing.

[@mhvenom80]

Hey welcome back! I'm just starting out in the IT field and enjoy your videos. Keep up the work that makes you happy!

[@Al-iw9qf]

At least you have you tube as an outlet. It's good to talk and vent. Seems like you feel more comfortable talking to the camera than your former co workers. I'm currently studying for my security+ cert and your videos have been really helpful. I pray that things work out for you. You seem like a really great person. Never apologize for being who you are. Sometimes we have to pull back so that we can move forward. Stay up!

[@TechdubberStudios]

I know exactly what you're experiencing. I am a software engineer and I feel 100% the same. Currently moved back home, trying to start my own business with the mindset: If I really have to be stressed out and overwhelmed, I'd rather be overwhelmed by my own projects, instead of anyone else's dream.

[@MixTuBOGirlBoY]

I work as a cloud enabler in Openstack for a Cloud providing company in Italy. I started a year ago, before I was working in a help desk for a couple of years. I really love what I do and even though in Italy the pay is really bad my job just makes me want to learn and do more each day. Hopefully one day I can move outside my country and continue working on my passion and maybe make a little bit more money :)

[@Perkeno]

You are right, Infosec can be stressful, especially if one has to run after the bad guys.

[@dharvell]

Definitely subscribing! I have wet macular degeneration in my left eye, which reduces my vision in that eye. A gray fog is a perfect description and that period of adjustment for your brain to rewire how it sees is, indeed, very frustrating! I am considering going back to school for cybersecurity (I have over a decade in IT - mostly system and network administration). Hearing your struggles and the steps you are taking to overcome them are very inspiring. Keep doing the things that steer you toward happiness. That's what it's all about!

[@jtmack55]

So proud of you for moving up into finding your singleness of purpose and living to become your best self Queen Caitlin! Once you find that, and eliminate the diversions from your life, nobody can shake your tree. Thanks for sharing your journey with us, you give me life. Much love and blessings to you as you keep doing great things. Success is measured by how many lives are better off, because you lived.

[@balazsberes3176]

Good to see you back to making videos, sounds like you've gone through a very tough time, hope things get better and wish you the best !!

[@Brawn18Bauer]

Hi Caitiy, :) I want to say that I have some similarities as you expound your heart out, on security, left your J.O.B. your right eye, IT experience, No security related experiences. Whereas I been in physical security for 18 years and got a diploma in it, - I know your "no security related experience to computers-, I like dabbling in computer security and done for years. But never been in a work related environment that will hone in on my skills that enhances those skills for candidate in a mission. Dealing with my glacoma in my left eye with 12-15 at that time, now is manageable under those mentioned percentages. I have loss like 80-90 percentage of left eye sight, and I go through the same thoughts that lost of my other eye is also alarming for me. Thanks for the look into your life.

[@MusicalMorphosis]

You take your time girl and enjoy some life you missed out on. I'm an independent security researcher, and yes I love what I do. Being independent YOU HAVE too love it because you can't get fired and no one pushing you to get out of the bed everyday. But being independent is harder than working for a company because so much is different. For one, you MUST be very good at what ever it is you do because more than likely, to be successful, you're clients are going to learn about you before you even meet them. Through word of mouth, seeing your work online, or something like that. My speciality if malware. I've been studying it for 25 years and I have every piece of malware that I've come across sense 1995. Anyway first time seeing you and hope everything works out in your pursuit. Have Fun!

[@Stupefii]

does keeping a record of all the malware you’ve diagnosed help in the process of diagnosing future malware issues? im still a high school student, trying to learn more about information systems. Thanks for your time if you reply.

[@MusicalMorphosis]

@@Stupefii Yes come in handy in multiple of way but biggest right now is attribution. There is a long of ransomware, malware, etc where malware authors are copying and pasting code. Basically reusing code from previous exploit kits, malware, etc. I have every piece of malware broken down into a large database with hashes for headers, different parts of code, the whole file, etc So it becomes a big search engine where I can input a piece of code or malware and it will run through it to find any parcel match. Stick with it because there is a huge shortage of information security, reverse engineers, etc in the security field. There are plenty of openings now and will still be in the future.