@linuxxx so do you think that someone with very little knowledge in expert (I believe more of an 'intermediate' kind of computer user) level computers in general could dive into something like bug bounties and be profitable?

CyberSec interests me so much (beyond teenage boy who just played watchdogs and download Kali Linux), but all the online courses I've found are pretty boring. Pluralsight so far has had the best one and that's probably just because I could learn from just listening to what the guy was saying while driving to work.

@arfro I appreciate the good vibes, nerd 🤣

@molaram sucks they're so important to us sometimes

@M1sf3t good idea. Haha I've neglected the last couple days honestly.

@Benutzername calm down, nerd. It ain't that serious.

@molaram that, the washing machine, AND the vacuum cleaner! Can you believe it!?

@M1sf3t I'm pretty sure we just became best friends.

I am currently work on that Google automated python for it course. (Got that financial aid, son!) And whatever random classes I can geta hold of for free.

Born and raised in MS. Ridgeland if you have ever heard of it. Right above Jackson. My shitty first marriage took me to PA and the army took me to Southern California 😄. Still a ways from the bay. High Desert. Although I really don't like California politics, I enjoy living so close to Vegas and LA. Haha

Thank you for your kind words and motivation, broth... Nerd. 😄I do look forward to learning from you guys.

Edit: @M1SF3T

@M1sf3t I've made a couple bucks just using an app to build a website once. Had no idea how to code at all. Lol It wasn't much, but honestly I didn't really do anything.

I doubt I'll ever see the inside of an office as a developer, really so odd jobs are fine.

Who knows.. maybe I have the next candy crush inside my head...

@spurius this does make total sense and I completely agree. I guess my point I was trying to get across is more geared towards freelance work, e.g. you can find some work building a website for some local small business while searching for a career in the speciality of choice.

Personally money in a job is not everything. I would absolutely (and am currently) take a little less money for a better work environment. Though I know my worth and I won't be robbed. Lol

What, in your opinion, is a under staffed speciality in the dev/computer science field? To me it looks like everything has already been done. I'm sure that's just me not having creative ideas.

@C0D4 you got me, nerd. You got me. 🤣

I can totally see that. I just wish Microsoft would have done better with their own theme feature or at least make it modable.

I'm overly obsessed with customization tho. First thing I do when I install a new app on my phone is check the settings for a theme or at least dark mode. If it doesn't have it, uninstall immediately. 😵

@C0D4 damn your name has a 0 not a o....

Thanks for the response everyone! Sorry it's been a bit to respond.

@COD4 exactly what you mentioned. it is just unstable and kinda feels like it was ghetto rigged if you know what I mean.. hard to explain

@stuxnet I've did have lubuntu for a minute on my old laptop. I need to really learn Linux better anyway. Good suggestion. KaLi LiNuX iT iS!!

@Root I had KDE on that dual boot lubuntu. It was actually really cool. 🤣 I just got frustrated learning how to work it and ended up getting a new laptop as a gift from my wife. Thanks for the suggestion!

You nerds rock. Drinks on me at the strip club tonight!

@cprn I do the opposite of every tutorial I've taken so far. I try to find out how much code I can create to do something that would only take one line. ,😎

@jbrandona119 I'm so looking forward to getting fat... 🤣

@spurius I do appreciate your advice and in a way I agree, but it's always good to have that safety net when. No one needs your niche. Lol

@AleCx04 cause welding kinda sucks, man. I'm so sick of getting slag in my gloves, hair, face, ears, everywhere. The shit defies physics and goes around all protective equipment just to burn the fuck out of you.

I hope you guys have notifications on because I already forget your names when I clicked comment haha. Thank you all so very much for the advice and guidance. I hope you all don't mind if I keep you and your nerd brains in my ' toolbox'. The community here is way more welcoming than I thought it would be and that's pretty fucking awesome.

You have renewed my motivation!

@molaram @M1sf3t I have spent HOURS trying to solve a challenge on sololearn several times.. it's depressing.

@molaram like I said. Not really trying to make a career from this side project of mine. If something comes of it that'd be great, but learning it is what I'm after.

What better place to learn than from all the real pros. Not some LinkedIn bitch group.

@molaram yeah I have an associate's degree in Architectural Drafting and Design ( AutoCAD). ,🤣

I'm pretty diverse.

@pythonInRelay so far the only language I have any competency in is python. I was told it was the "LANGUAGE OF THE FUTURE", and it is a very good first one I think.

These are several 'goals' I have made myself:

- learn Java/Kotlin and make a Android app
(Want a note taking app that's like Google keep, but... Better)

-learn html, JavaScript, CSS obviously (I really enjoy playing the CTF on hacker101 although I've only found one flag so far) Bug bounties are cool AF

-do SOMETHING with python. Honestly I think it would be badass to sqlinject a random website for email/passwords (I know I know it's illegal I'm not going to)

-i read a lot more on cyber security than I thought I would.

I enjoy building shit no matter how dumb the customer's idea is.

@pythonInRelay I appreciate the kind words of encouragement! But it is just a skill. I'm not that good at it. I work in a fabrication shop. Pretty much customer has stupid ideas I reproduce those stupid ideas. From what I read on here it seems both careers are pretty similar.

@molaram my wrists, back, legs, and hands are so destroyed from my previous jobs sitting down pecking at a keyboard almost sounds like a dream job.

But I don't ever think I'll make it to that level, honestly. I could maybe see myself doing random freelance work or make an app or two.

I enjoy technology. I like to see how things work. This is more of a hobby. And if I get some cash money so be it!

Cyber security sure sounds lucrative tho... 😉
(Kidding)

Also thank you all for the welcomes (also on a serious note) all of this stuff seems like so much to take in. It's so hard to focus on one area when I want to do so much.

@C0D4 your statement both confused me and inspired me. Let let me also add that before I got this job welding I was in the Army (the lamest of the two).

I guess I don't want to affiliate myself with these 'robo welders'? Man you nerds are weird.🤣