How I Changed Careers WITHOUT Losing Money (Step-by-Step Guide)

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In this video, we explore a step-by-step guide on how I successfully changed careers without losing money. Discover practical strategies and insights to navigate a career transition smoothly and maintain financial stability throughout the process.
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00:00 - Intro
00:23 - Introduction of viewer DM
01:49 - What You Should Do
05:07 - Is It Necessary to Get a Degree and Certifications
07:50 - Building Your Portfolio and Gaining Experience
09:51 - Building Your Social Network
11:50 - How To Prepare For The Interview
13:57 - Conclusion / Ending
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Welcome to my new video! If you're thinking about changing your career but are worried about your finances, this video is perfect for you. We'll go through every step you need to follow to make a smooth transition without financial setbacks.
Starting a new career can be daunting, but with the right plan, you can move forward confidently. In this video, I share my personal experience and the specific actions I took to switch careers while keeping my income stable. You'll learn how to evaluate your skills, identify career opportunities that fit you, and prepare financially before making the switch.
Remember, changing careers is a significant step but doesn't have to be intimidating. With careful planning and the right resources, you can achieve a seamless transition and find a job that fulfills you both personally and financially.
Stay tuned till the end for a comprehensive recap and additional tips to ensure your career change is a success.

[@JoshMadakor]

🔒Josh's Hands-On Cybersecurity Course + Internship🔒 joshmadakor.tech/cyber

[@duballer42]

Can we get a discount? Please

[@steelresilience]

You have a typo on the page you linked. (Interview Preperation) is wrong: Interview Preaparation with an "A". I'm gonna save up for your course this year.

[@99IXIX]

This video really resonated with me. As former law enforcement making six figures, it’s frustrating to constantly hear you need to start at IT help desk. It doesn’t help that hiring managers, who have done the IT route, often act as gatekeepers with a chip on their shoulder. Unlike other fields, cybersecurity isn’t very friendly to older professionals. Hospitals aren’t asking recently graduated nursing students to have experience, nor do engineering firms for recently graduated engineering students. Cybersecurity is a very blurry career path and discouraging for those looking to transition.

[@M.J.TheGr8]

If you don’t care about remote work and you have a college degree, you can get a CISA certification by ISACA and audit IT. It’s a great way to make six figures without having to become an actual IT worker. There is money in IT compliance especially if you get an IT Auditor job with a larger company or the government. And, you learn a ton on every audit about the business and its information systems. I am trying to become an IT professional (cloud and cybersecurity) because I want to go more remote. My current job requires 4 days on and 1 day remote but it definitely pays well over $100k. It would pay more if I specialized in cloud compliance but I want a little more freedom from the office cubicle.

[@joanebaptiste-cummins3207]

When you speak about the CISA and auditing the certification, is this a free way to earn that cert?

[@M.J.TheGr8]

Nothing in life is free including Josh’s course. Invest in yourself. No excuses.

[@user-wx1br9jp6u]

Yea I'm a trucker, studying cybersecurity. I know I'm taking a paycut. I was at 144k last year. I'm willing to work for 60k as long as I can work remotely in the philippines. Lol

[@jadencharles9695]

would be nice

[@takethepillingodwetrust1510]

r u filipino american?

[@user-wx1br9jp6u]

@@takethepillingodwetrust1510 no. Engaged to a filipino woman.

[@Dmmr114]

This video hits home for me. I've been studying and working to change careers from working in the food service industry to IT. I just recently graduated with my 2 yr IT degree and I'll be enrolling at WGU later this yr. I eventually want to get into the cybersecurity field (like many others out there). I currently work in a state prison so my salary is very decent for what I do. My biggest fear/issue with changing careers is having to take a massive pay cut "just to get experience". There are jobs where I could apply to right now, even within the public sector in my state, but my family can't afford for me to take a $20-30+k pay cut just to get into an entry-level help desk/tech support role. This video gives me hope that I will eventually land a position where I won't have to greatly sacrifice monetarily and still be able to support my family while getting experience in the IT field (wherever I land my first gig).

[@andreweasley1325]

I'm working as an IT Project Manager and making a transition into a more hands-on role - thanks for sharing as I've been going through how to navigate a very similar situation.

[@Rashad5000i]

I'm in the same boat Josh and I really appreciate your knowledge and expertise when it comes to these areas. You really are invaluable and what you do for all of us is nothing short of legendary! Thank you so much!!!!

[@LocoPhin]

Thank you Josh, watching your videos helped my land my 2nd IT job.

[@rwxrw]

wonderful. thank you Josh.

[@brandonvansylalom]

This a great video again Josh. Consistency is the toughest part for me and I need to do better. I kinda fell off a bit. Currently work in help desk for about two years now. I’ve done some additional learning and studying for the last nine months, earning Sec+ and Net+ (current army guard deployed) and have been trying to figure out what practical field of IT or cybersecurity I want to specialize in. I’ve played around in Azure/AWS and did some projects with their services, got some hands on some programming (python/HTML for example) and even revisiting basic IT fundamentals through kevin apolinario’s content. Towards the end of the rotation I’m going to WGU for a MSCIA (I should have done it earlier in my deployment with more free time but I didn’t think about WGU at that time 😭). This video just further helps augment and validate my career situation. Appreciate your content again!

[@Trihope]

Only 10 seconds in and this is for me! Thanks!

[@newbtechhelp]

Josh, your videos always come at the right freaking time. I have a friend in the same situation, making tons of money but wants to make the switch. Your content is pure gold.

[@TheITCornerbyJR]

He does have amazing content. Solid info and at the right time.

[@Just1MoreCast]

Finally my situation.

[@kazi1]

Great video

[@TheITCornerbyJR]

So the way I see it is, Information Technology (IT) is the field. Cybersecurity, networking, cloud computing, database management, etc.. are all specializations in IT or Sub Domains. So when someone asks me, should I start in IT or cybersecurity, my answer is. Do you mean start a career in IT specializing in Cyber? It's like saying, "Should i study medicine or nursing? Well Nursing is in the Field of medicine. Anyways, Great Video always and definitely Cyber pays more than Help desk or Computer Touch Labor.

[@anthonynosegbe9912]

Hey Josh, currently on a cloud security bootcamp here in the U.K. learning Linux, python and AWS along with security with the aim of getting a sysadmin or cloud engineer role. I feel like I’ll still lack some hands on skills after the bootcamp and I’m looking at your courses to supplement my learning. Would you recommend your IT course or this cyber one? Look forward to a response.

[@Ironbound27]

Hi josh, love your content. I'm a Nurse Practitioner (Masters Degree), looking to break into a possible Healthcare Cybersecurity role. Since I already have a Masters degree, would the information in this video still be applicable? Or could I focus moreso on skills rather than another degree? (I'm all higher learning burned out, lol). Thanks for the video!

[@guyperson3rd]

Hey Josh, can you do a top ten list of Cyber/IT side hustles that could be good pay? I’m in InfoSec and my employer is paying for an extremely expensive Masters for me and allowing me to do it during working hours. Not leaving right now lol. However, a remote side hustle would be great. Thoughts?

[@Fuwa_san]

My current job is very secure. I have also burned out in my current role. I also started taking an IT course via Calbright, then later Cybersecurity later. I do notice that the IT job entry level is much lower than my current salary. Thanks for the video.

[@ahazel8]

Thank you for this great video. I’m in a similar situation but I have a bachelors in criminal justice. I work as a probation officer and have no IT experience. I want to make a career change. I’m interested in the WGU Cyber Masters program but can I take this with no IT experience? I’m thinking of starting with your IT intro course. I’m not sure where to start. I can give myself 2 years also.

[@JJ-bj6hg]

Josh my path is computer science don’t really care about IT. Is the Cissp useful? I already have security plus and want to work for federal.

[@Jooooooshcha]

Can you tell me more about cloud computing? What’s a good roadmap? And I’d like to find out how to get a job afterwards too

[@TheITCornerbyJR]

Definitely Security + is a good start for anything in IT. You can specialized by taking some AWS cert or MS Azure certs in order to start. Hope this helps. ✌🏽😎

[@antoniorubioredondo3233]

Hi Josh, I watch your videos from Spain. Now I’m trying to change my work location. I’m from Spain so I work here in Spain (my current job language is Spanish). do you think it is possible to me to get a job in an US company? I work as a grc consultant and I’m trying of course to improve my English level. Greetings from Spain 😎

[@mohke42]

😊Hi Josh, thanks for your help and efforts. Do you think a guy with Comptia S+, CCNP, 7 years experience in the IT field, and your course in cybersecurity is not enough to start preparing for CISSP ?😅

[@Dee-zy2xv]

if ya ask me YES!!

[@kazi1]

Yo

[@mauricecioccato9818]

no one from Europe?

[@KirbiHolat]

Despite all the financial struggles I and my family faced, everything is finally falling into place! $47,000 weekly profit and riches I'll always praise the Lord

[@Marcelino457]

Hello 👋 How are you earning such weekly? I was born a Christian, and sometimes I feel down on myself because of low finances, but I still believe in God.

[@KirbiHolat]

Thanks to my co-worker(Alex) who suggested mrs *Elizabeth Regina nelsen*

[@KirbiHolat]

Her top notch guidance and expertise on digital market changed the game for me

[@KateMarez]

Elizabeth Regina Nelsen has really set the standard for others to follow, we love her here in the UK as she has been really helpful and changed lots of lives

[@Marcelino457]

Any specific guide. I'm from Georgia how do I go about this? I think I'm interested how can I get in touch with mrs Elizabeth Regina Nelsen

[@maximilian4171]

Doesn't the CISSP require at least 5yrs of experience in several domains? that's a real dedication and commitment

[@TheITCornerbyJR]

It does. If you manage to pass the test you will be an Associate CISSP which is nice because now you just need to get the experience. But it will not help in getting the High paying job that CISSP can help you with. Hope this helps ✌🏽😎

[@Dee-zy2xv]

@@TheITCornerbyJR good to hear...at least its something to accomplish to know you have obtained till the tenure has been met. gotta start somewhere

[@TheITCornerbyJR]

@@Dee-zy2xv that's for sure ✊🏼😎