Came here on the back of watching britec vids on YT. I'm a 42 yr old dad of three,always liked tinkering about with computers, I used to work for Intel repairing mobos,not debugging them,just repairing,the tech just told me which component to replace and I did it. I'm a bus driver now,don't ask how that happened! Recently started an online course in PC repair just to continue it as a hobby,nearly finished with that and next step is to get the A+. Don't know where it'll bring me but I always enjoyed learning new stuff.
Well the A+ can certainly help you to get a cubicle job somewhere as a help desk. But as a computer technician myself, I've been self taught, ever since Microsoft told me it would cost me $35.00 an hour to fix what I found out was a simple fix! (Back in W98 days). I'm always learning to rely on many resources to confirm my suspicions regarding a problem with a computer. So far in the USA there are some states requiring a A+ Cert, like Texas and California. But the majority of the US does not require A+ Certs.
Welcome to the forum DeerHunter
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Hello deerhunter
(02-17-2015, 02:32 AM)Akron Computer Guy Wrote: [ -> ]Well the A+ can certainly help you to get a cubicle job somewhere as a help desk. But as a computer technician myself, I've been self taught, ever since Microsoft told me it would cost me $35.00 an hour to fix what I found out was a simple fix! (Back in W98 days). I'm always learning to rely on many resources to confirm my suspicions regarding a problem with a computer. So far in the USA there are some states requiring a A+ Cert, like Texas and California. But the majority of the US does not require A+ Certs.
Hi Akron,thanks for the reply. Unfortunately I am in Ireland where they are sticklers for certs,mainly because there are so many competing for jobs,and not to mention the industry created for companies providing the curriculum for these certs. But I am totally with you on good old fashioned experience,you can't beat it with a stick! For years people have been saying I should open a repair shop,but to be honest I love my job as a bus driver,and it's easier to make money on the side without all the overheads. But I've just started a family and was thinking maybe now is the time for a change,hence the pursuit of CV filling certs required in this country. Maybe I could pick your brains some time on some of the resources you use
Welcome deerhunter, great people here, you'll like it
(02-22-2015, 07:18 PM)cromeo68 Wrote: [ -> ]Welcome deerhunter, great people here, you'll like it
Thanks cromeo!