From Broke to IT Pro: How I Survived a Make-or-Break Job Challenge! 😱💻

Last year was brutal for me. I lost my job to COVID, ran out of savings, and honestly, I was desperate. Then, out of nowhere, I got a referral for an IT Network position in Dallas. The catch? I hadn’t touched networking since 2006! 😬 The company needed someone ASAP, and I had to get my CCNA in 6 months or I’d be out. My first interview was a blur—I’d only started studying the day before and had to Google my way through. Somehow, I made it to the next round, but I was so stressed and exhausted from cramming all night. After a few nerve-wracking interviews (including one where they made sure I wasn’t Googling!), I finally got the job. But every day felt like I was barely keeping up. I was constantly asking questions, feeling lost, and worried I’d get fired. My manager recently told me he noticed I wasn’t glued to my phone anymore and encouraged me to take the exam. I passed on my first try! 🎉 But honestly, I still feel like I’m faking it sometimes. Has anyone else felt this way? How do you deal with imposter syndrome and keep up in a fast-paced job? I’d love your advice! 🤔 #CareerGrowth #ImposterSyndrome #JobSearch #JobCareer #Career