How To Stop Wasting Your Life (Avoid These 5 Mistakes)

[@matthewmakani6755]

0:23 - Do something, instead of nothing 2:16 - Focusing on the what, not the how or why 4:31 - Assuming that college was enough 5:32 - Chose the wrong path 7:57 - Not getting an IT job sooner

[@west9383]

what a g!

[@rokkr]

For anyone thinking about switching careers after 30... Do not worry, is doable, you can do it! It took me 5 years of University and 10 years as a Civil Engineer to figure out I needed a change and went full throttle on Networking, landing a job, and now trying to open my way in Cybersec

[@b2ku2]

am 21 yo electrical eng student in my last year at college and i hate my major &failed many classes. do u think i have a chance in cybersec? i just started with Tryhackme and studyin CCNA

[@AnomalousURL]

I did it. 37 and moved from broadcasting to tech.

[@brenenn1562]

Started when I was 28 and I'll be 32 soon. Working in Help Desk for 2 1/2 years trying to jump into security. Gotta keep going!

[@babayaga.666-v8x]

@rokkr it depends on where u live....in Italy sucks everything,.,.,,especially cyber-sec...that is underestimated ...........you must have the right connections .....otherwise you have to start an activity of your own... ,.....or u have to work for abroade smart working.....i started me too to study two years ago cyber-sec...i almost finished to study sec+ then i'll do pentesting +... and then i will do other certifications. I hope to find work ...despite my age 35 years in this field which I have always liked .....i want to do pentesting but my goal is to become an etichal hacker

[@RandomVideos-hm3kg]

47....

[@SquirrelMaster69]

Why do something today that can be done tomorrow? - Homer Simpson.

[@madhatistaken]

Why do anything at all? Money. 😅

[@rosswade3602]

Hey man, I appreciate that your cyber advice is just good life advice. I fell for a lot of similar pitfalls. It's a rare thing at the moment to find reality driven content as compared to the mountains of "5 hacks" videos that will fix your life. Respect!

[@Geomaverick124]

One of my biggest regrets was being talked out of and just not getting the CompTIA A+ and W3Schools certificates while I was working my first job after ITT. If I had, it would have boosted my confidence on finding a job and just would have shortened the time it took to find another IT job. When I was in my 6 of 8 semester of ITT I got a job as a junior developer at an IT company in Valley Forge, Pa...after 3 years working there, I left due to overwork and verbal abuse. Having a few of those certifications would have made it easier to find a decent job...it took me a little over 3 years to get a new full time job in IT

[@madhatistaken]

Always love seeing never give up stories - it's tough out there 😅nice job getting back into the IT game after that 3 year grind 💚Job security has become such a priority for me these days...and it's something I didn't think about much until I had massive bills.

[@xCheddarB0b42x]

There is a meta theme here that covers parachute malfunctions, learning, and many others: "take immediate action"

[@Thaxannadrote]

"Thor Goblin Lord" on the degree was a beautiful touch!

[@musikhippie817]

I just graduated with bachelor's in IT and did the same thing u did. Bare minimum and still in the top 10% in my school and still having a hard time getting a job.

[@madhatistaken]

Best of luck in your job search - don't up hope even with all the thousands of ghosted applications you might get 💚

[@musikhippie817]

@madhatistaken thanks, made it to a second interview working for virgin galactic tier 3 tech support but I haven't heard back yet. I like working in tech im just not sure what I want to do yet but I want to own a business someday lol. Gotta just keep tryn, the most successful people in life never gave up.

[@jdrex5039]

​@@musikhippie817, start your own IT company

[@landtechjobs]

Honest advice that many need to hear. I plan to make a video similar to this. So many people pitch the get rich quick schemes. Thank you sir. We need more like you

[@Gordo_Compu]

i think this video came out just at the right moment, thanks man

[@ekoden]

If you could follow this one up with "How to Get Recruiters and Hiring Managers to Stop Wasting Your Time" next, that'd be great.

[@chuckcrizer]

The key is to be early in a new area. New in Cyber whatever is better than certs. After something goes mainstream, the floodgates open and certs don't equate to talent. Trying to stand out in a bloated field like "cybersecurity" is hard unless you have real experience.

[@madhatistaken]

The job market is such a mix of stories. "I got an analyst job with just my security+" all the way to "I have 10 years IT experience, my CISSP, OSCP, PPTP, and I still can't find a job after 6 months"...Hard to read what's going on with all those stories though since there's a lot of factors 😅

[@chuckcrizer]

Live it for 30+ years and you can see the cycles. Too much to discuss in a YT reply.

[@JohnDontFollowMe]

Love this guy! I just found you and your videos are funny and real. It is nice to see this and relate to it!

[@txawaiian]

I've literally made every single mistake in this video. LOL

[@carychiasson9834]

I have the A+ and Security + and they haven't helped. I had a shot at landing a help desk role. I let it slip out of reach. Now you have to have 3-5 years just for the IT helpdesk job.

[@headcase2226]

Mistake #5 really resonates with me. I kept farting around trying to get into IT originally and kept getting passed up because I didn't take it seriously enough. I could be so much further in my IT career had I listened to the first IT Manager I ever interviewed with.

[@headcase2226]

8:26 really made me think I had a Teams message. I hate you haha!

[@killerbung]

To be fair, college’s often say with their degrees you can land the following careers: Administrator Engineer Manager Etc, I fell for that trash hook line and sinker! Told my wife well with this degree I should be able to land one of these careers and according to glass door, in our area should be making these wages. After the degree and applying to help desk position to take a pay cut so I could work my way up through the trenches once again(fun conversation to have with the wife with 2 kids and another one on the way; just incase you were wondering.) now have a pretty good security gig after working in the IT field in various roles after a few years.

[@saldussapnai3464]

Excastly what i needed😎

[@abdulmannan3454]

Thank you for the reminder.

[@justascrub8855]

Thank you man I really needed this.

[@madhatistaken]

💚

[@doubleastudiogames]

I love watching a video about wasting life and biggest mistakes that basically outlines my exact path. 😂

[@shancxkai]

When i come back to this video in a few years i better be richer with my own place

[@bulba888]

Would be nice to have a tier list of jobs easy to hard to get and realistic requirements and salaries. I currently do IT support, but idk whats the best move next really

[@R53Hole]

expert teas

[@ghost9006]

Dude I really like your comeup story very inspiring

[@ghost9006]

Also how many certificates do you have or what is enough for a entry level position. Not saying that certificates is all you need but what do entry level positions desire

[@Millennial_Stacker]

Mad Hat has excellent teeth bravo

[@DrZigfriedroy]

At 8:26... why did you use the Teams sound? I had to check which one of my computers had a new Teams message and what conversation was it that I missed? :D Hey but in all seriousness Mr. Hat, great video! My H.S. grad is going down this same path with their college/career and this'll be some GREAT advice for them. Thanks!

[@TTglKamina]

me too hahah, Teams jumpscare

[@harran9962]

Instant panic attack loo

[@zerox227x]

Hey thanks for your videos, you where the hat drop that made me get my cyber security cert idea from a could to would. now i'm certified, and its my only certification with 12+ years of IT experience. my regret is not getting into a better tech school. although i met my now wife, and managed to get enough grants to graduate debt free in that school. so pros and cons, i just wish i had exposure to cyber security earlier. it would have changed my course in life greatly.

[@mathewniverse]

Man it's almost as if you're describing my life completely, I'll quit league of legend and take that IT job ( I was supposed to graduate this year as well lol)thanks for this video!!!!!

[@GarrettS-fn5cz]

RELATABLE AS FUCK im 26 broke and got nothing to show for myself exept lots of useless knowledge

[@Zael.16]

Me to. Thinking of doing something to get bills for my skillz instead of a life spent doing nothing.

[@godsporter4634]

Both of y’all get to work . NOW. Do SOMETHING. I was 25 and broke before joining the army as my last resort. I’m 32 now making 6 figures and honestly it’s not enough I still have to bust my freaking ass. HURRY UP! GET THE FUCK UP! BOTH OF YOU. Godspeed. 💪🏾🙏🏾.

[@grumpent]

0:05 legendary zoom meeting

[@Tyleron1]

A little late for me, but this will help someone. I spent 8 years pursuing an engineering degree while working retail, and even with all of that and a few certs, finding a job is still hard. I wish I dropped out of college or changed degree programs a lot sooner so I could get the actual job experience needed.

[@cakescakescakes]

So what did you end up doing?

[@ariasm8911]

everyone say we have so much open position at cyber security market and yet very few company accept interns and barrier to get into this market is way way higher than you expect

[@OUTSiiiD3R]

It's a lie

[@madhatistaken]

I think there's a lot of demand still, probably less these past few years. But, the people applying to the lower "entry" level positions has grown and thus raised the bar to entry because you're competing with more people who could have that 1 or 2 certs you don't have or years of experience.

[@koffiiiing]

Thank you ❤

[@RunOs3]

No one hasn’t really figured out after they graduate high school. Those kids who go straight to college and become doctors and lawyers are pretty miserable once they reach their mid-30s or early 40s because they never really got to live life. The important thing is that you get it figured out, and you live your best life. Just because you didn’t do it in your early 20s, doesn’t mean you can’t be happy at this point in your life whatever that appointment be.

[@dizrupty1458]

It was SCARY how similar this is/ was to me

[@MENTOKz]

borshed soup so you grew up in north dakota maybe montana i did too 😁

[@ProDoc18]

i needed this thank you :)

[@madhatistaken]

💚

[@sohel2013]

Even I couldn't complete learning from video class as soon as I watch I feel dizzy 😅

[@MoeMoe-zw6jz]

Whyyy is this so fking relatable 😩

[@JoeMussarela]

Thank you, Mr. Hat, I will make my comeback

[@madhatistaken]

💚💪

[@likeaboss512]

All great points however I think it's a little unrealistic for most people. I have a young kid with special needs and have switched careers to IT from a Paramilitary background. I have had to self teach and scrap but I made it from a T1 to a cybersecurity analyst in 3 years. I still play WOW, have time with my family, pay my bills, and overall have a good life. There is no one way to do this career and I think it's more import you check off the main boxes like setting realistic and dynamic goals, create a work life balance to avoid burnout, and just keep learning and applying practical knowledge.

[@Relinquolamia]

Regret not trying to get into IT sooner - I'm rather established in my current role and trying to switch careers and be on a similar wage for my first IT role is difficult. Being a new parent and working full time makes having time for certs or projects difficult - *screams into void*

[@FromTheWombTotheGrave]

Im currently self learning AI/programming and I also need to stop playing video games or reduce it to 2-3 hours a day

[@madhatistaken]

Video games definitely need to be limited. I think a set time limit works best, so forcing yourself to quit if you know you've play X amount of minutes that day. Also, only playing after putting in study time first in the day so the gaming time is at the end of your day.

[@FromTheWombTotheGrave]

@@madhatistaken that last part is so true in mornings i have clear mind and best attention span. at night im pretty tired and cant focus on anything

[@xwaazes6375]

I'm 2.5 years through my cyber security degrees. I started straight out of HS. my biggest regret is that I for the first 2 years drank the Kool aid of "if you just pass the classes you will get a good job". Is there still hope for me?

[@fernandoacosta8237]

I am currently enrolled in Coursera's Google Cybersecurity Course, it comes with a 'professional' certificate and a voucher for the security+ exam. With both of these certs do you think I could change careers? Currently breaking my back at a Manufacturing company

[@fernandoacosta8237]

The dance at the end truly inspired me

[@themoreyouknow001]

both these certs are good since the google cybersecurity course builds foundation for comptia securtiy+. but the current state of cybersecurity job is ' to get a job, you need relevant experience, but to get relevant experience, you need the relevant job'. personally i would say internships are the next step (which you could probably skip and go straight into IT jobs if you already know the people who would give you a chance). since most internships are for uni students, i would recommend the one from Josh Madakor (checkout his cyber course, which requires you to pass his exam to continue on with his internship) or Mosse cybersecurity institute (MCSI) remote internship. I already have my google cybersec cert, am currently in MCSI internship, and am planning to enroll in Josh's cyber course to accelerate my prep for Security+ exam. Then once im done with the exam, I would continue with his internship

[@EYekus]

Lmao this guy is so me, I quit my first year into computer science so glad I didn’t follow through Cybersecurity was the path for me 😂😂😂 this is too funny man

[@Johnny-ju6di]

I was programming since 14, and breezed through all my comp sci courses. But in the past year I have not done a single programming project. Idk why, but all I do with my time is play PoE or counter strike. At least my studies are going fine. I’m graduating in May, and have zero plans on what to do after. A masters wouldn’t be bad since my family has the money. Right?

[@dammytsunammy]

How much video game does one have to really play to alter the course of your life 😂😂

[@silent_ghost3839]

Hello madhat, what do you think of the 4 year bachelors degree in computer information systems or (CIS)?

[@noopnopp7108]

You're not alone, there's a whole black hole of us

[@108077854]

What do you think about all those software engineers that cant get jobs right now? They should be more rounded now with Sys admin skills?

[@drumnguitar9no]

Why do I feel like Mad Hat and TheDooo are the same person...

[@TheDayWalkerIT]

I just realize mistake nr 5... Im in the middle to try to fix it. 😅

[@camerawman]

1:52 face reveal?

[@cyberpozo]

The GOAT

[@madhatistaken]

💚😁

[@dennistanui7085]

Wouldn't it be awesome if you could quickly analyse your personality/character traits and figure out what IT path would best suit you?

[@chrisgonzalez3250]

i wish i seen this 10 years ago LOL

[@Jmac29181]

Do you have a different form of communication I can ask you a question in? So it’s not viewable to the public due to potential security concern.

[@ruslanbedoev9264]

You are an inspiration to us all!!!!!!!😍😍🥰🤩🤩🤩🤩 And i don't you are/were stupid because your mind set was different. You didn't care for IT. 😋

[@madhatistaken]

Thank you for the kind words! 🫡 I still wish I could make some form of business work - maybe a cybersecurity related business heh

[@hoodmemes119]

hey man i am an 18 year old and am currently studying the google cyber sec certificate . Am i on the right track??

[@ian08520]

Im 30 and in computer science classes, so many doomers on internet saying its a poor choice. We will see lol, long term I want to go into cyber sec.

[@tragikk03]

2:58 is my concern. Grew up a dope head piece of trash, have little hope the certs will pay off due to oversaturation of the industry.. that makes it challenging to buckle down and self learn Ps, im 34. My stupidity was/is exponentionally beyond yours 😅

[@Nazaru_Lan]

As a Ukrainian I was shocked twice, the dude is either Russian/Ukrainian or has relative roots.

[@TheGrimny]

Number 1 biggest mistake is that you werent born 20 years earlier. 😭 Number 2 is that you weren't born to rich parents. 😵 Number 3 is thinking you'll ever retire 👍 Number 4 is going into debt because old people said that it was a good investment. 😁 Number 5? The friends you made along the way 😊

[@dnk-6941]

I need help

[@inky6338]

Reupload??

[@madhatistaken]

No, but might contain similar points I've made in the past

[@PatchXg]

this video was made for me LMAO.

[@yingyang7448]

Awww. I hope the outro song isn't a permanent change :(

[@madhatistaken]

I like to change it periodically 😁not a fan of swing music?

[@fmoney]

💻💻💻💻💻

[@ralify]

And guess what, all of this is for nothing, you'll burn out and like me after a decade of a great six figure job, you'll want to be a truck driver :D

[@madhatistaken]

@ralify my burnout back up plan is open a bakery 😅

[@ralify]

@@madhatistaken nice! a cafe in the carpathians is my post truck driver plan :D

[@eps24]

Discrete math! Just threw up a little bit.

[@madhatistaken]

Seems to be a universal hatred for it 😅understandably so

[@harran9962]

Lol 😁 relatable

[@esecarpintero]

swolehat😶‍🌫

[@madhatistaken]

💪

[@octaviouswilliams1091]

❤

[@CapC-C]

Biggest mistake - WoW

[@madhatistaken]

Oddly enough I don't regret it, just wished I managed my time better and reduced play time 😅

[@jdrex5039]

Ye but you could have worked in Cybersecurity with a degree in computer science...

[@madhatistaken]

But i'd have to take alot more coding classes which would probably have led me to quitting again...

[@The-eo4lj]

Yeah try being interested only into Ancient Religions.. lol There is no money in that, so now even though I have 0 interest in it, gotta learn something, guess it's CS

[@ButterBaby5348]

The mask is kinda hot

[@gottabepablo]

5 seconds ago and no views? Bro fell off

[@nickmoore9898]

Not funny

[@gottabepablo]

@ I’m not laughing

[@madhatistaken]

🥲

[@MrsMadHat]

@@gottabepablonever.

[@ProDoc18]

fell off