So, yeah, as expected, I got nothing done, just spent the weekend in recovery mode.
Not feeling super confident about the AZ-104. I start the testing portion of my process this week, and I’m always nervous before I’ve done the practice exams, because I have no idea how well I’m actually retaining info at this point. We’ll see.
I’m prepared to tank this one, though. The voucher was free so I’m not out anything, and I just got a free retake from PearsonVUE so if I have to go for another swing, I’ll get two shots at it for the price of one.
Or who knows, maybe I’ll nail it. I’ve always said I’d rather be lucky than good any day. If that shakes out, then I’ll have a free retake I can burn on another cert, just have to figure out which one I’d want to go after. Have to look at the terms; I think I’d have to schedule my first go by the end of November, and if I blow it, I get another shot in January. Weird promo, but whatever.
Also been thinking about this other job opportunity. A hybrid role would be nicely refreshing, as would FTE over contract. If it doesn’t happen, no big deal; I’m going to be getting two heavy-hitter certs in the next month or two, and the CCNA is the first one that really tends to start making a difference in the kinds of offers you get.
And I really hate to admit this, but with all the fucking noise I’m thinking about getting a couple of the dollar-store AI certs. The idea of working with that shit on a daily basis gives me the Ace-Ventura-touched-the-bat heebie jeebies, but I’ve had too many recruiters mention it to write it off at this point. I’m already trying not to cringe when my coworkers discuss it. My cognitive function is a little too important to me for me to become one of those drones.
Ugh. See, Sid? You left and everything utterly went to shit.
I don’t care ‘cause I’m not there, and I don’t care if I’m here tomorrow