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<blockquote data-quote="HoLeChit" data-source="post: 3843113" data-attributes="member: 35036"><p>So I’m in a bad spot. After 15 years of working as a heavy equipment mechanic, I lost my job at the start of Covid. Frustrated with the industry, and the west and tear it was putting my body through, I took it as my opportunity to change careers. I found out I qualify for the VA’s Vocational rehab program, and started making strides towards becoming a residential home inspector. Two years later, I’m still not starting working, and the VA is dragging their feet. I’m certified, broke, and waiting on the VA to order the tools I need to get started. I’ve been in this spot for over a year now, with no progress. I’ve talked with my case worker, the regional director of voc rehab, and even my congressman, and nothing is happening. I just keep getting told “any day now”. Not working is not only putting a strain on me financially, but it’s also taxing mentally and putting a strain on my relationship. I’m tired of waiting. So I’m taking matters into my own hands. </p><p></p><p>I think I’m gonna try and get into the Tech sector, specifically IT and cybersecurity. I could use some pointers and advice from you guys who do this stuff or have experience in the field. I have a buddy who is a cybersecurity administrator, and says I should go for it. It seems to be rapidly growing and offers lots of good jobs as well as good pay. I’m open to any advice you guys have.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HoLeChit, post: 3843113, member: 35036"] So I’m in a bad spot. After 15 years of working as a heavy equipment mechanic, I lost my job at the start of Covid. Frustrated with the industry, and the west and tear it was putting my body through, I took it as my opportunity to change careers. I found out I qualify for the VA’s Vocational rehab program, and started making strides towards becoming a residential home inspector. Two years later, I’m still not starting working, and the VA is dragging their feet. I’m certified, broke, and waiting on the VA to order the tools I need to get started. I’ve been in this spot for over a year now, with no progress. I’ve talked with my case worker, the regional director of voc rehab, and even my congressman, and nothing is happening. I just keep getting told “any day now”. Not working is not only putting a strain on me financially, but it’s also taxing mentally and putting a strain on my relationship. I’m tired of waiting. So I’m taking matters into my own hands. I think I’m gonna try and get into the Tech sector, specifically IT and cybersecurity. I could use some pointers and advice from you guys who do this stuff or have experience in the field. I have a buddy who is a cybersecurity administrator, and says I should go for it. It seems to be rapidly growing and offers lots of good jobs as well as good pay. I’m open to any advice you guys have. [/QUOTE]
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