The 7 Laws of the IT Industry

Send us Fan MailIn today’s episode of Debt Free in IT, I’m giving you my 7 Laws of the IT Industry — lessons I’ve learned throughout my years working in tech.Some of these lessons I learned the hard way, some from mentors and coworkers, and some just from watching other people make mistakes and putting it in my mental rolodex.We talk about:* Why nobody’s perfect and you WILL make mistakes* Why you’ll probably hate your first IT job* Why certifications don’t guarantee jobs* Why you need to document everything* Why you should never burn bridges* Chasing money vs finding the right company* Why specialization matters in ITIf you’re trying to get into IT, level up in your career, or avoid learning things the hard way, this episode is for you.Timestamps:02:58 Nobody's perfect and you Will make mistakes06:50 Why you’ll probably hate your first IT job11:39 Why certifications don’t guarantee jobs15:20 Why you need to document everything17:35 Why you should never burn bridges19:35 Chasing money vs finding the right company24:08 Why specialization matters in IT⸻🛒 My Amazon Store:Books + gear to level up in tech:👉 https://www.amazon.com/shop/debtfreeinitwmike📬 The Log Files Newsletter:Real tips to break into IT.👉 https://thelogfiles.beehiiv.com/subscribe⸻#CCNA #NetworkingLabs #CiscoLabs #ITCareer #debtfreeinit 💡 Have a question or a topic suggestion? Drop it in the comments or email me at [email protected]!🌐 Connect with me:📸 Instagram | 🎥 TikTok | 👍 Facebook: @DebtFreeInIT🔗 Website: http://debtfreeinitwithmike.com📌 If this helped you, drop a comment and let me know — and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this with someone trying to break into tech 💻Support the Channel: cash.app/$DebtFreeinIT*This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission*****************************************Listen to Debt Free in IT w/ Mike******************************************Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: Debt Free In IT w/ MikeGoogle: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0...Website: www.debtfreeinitwithmike.comFor support inquires, or business inquiries, please email [email protected] provided by Epidemic Sounds. Start your free trial here https://share.epidemicsound.com/vi35vlFollow me on Social Media (When you add me, inbox me and say What's Up!)IG: @debtfreeinitTikTok: @debtfreeinitLinkedin: Michael BowdenSupport the show