u/IntentionMother8765

Did my CS undergrad at SNHU and wanted to keep going, so I enrolled at WGU's MSCS Computing Systems specialization.

For context, I work full-time in IT, and I was able to complete the MSCS program in about 2 months while working full-time.

It feels a little disappointing or watered down. Like, I can't believe I blitzed through courses and even earned an excellence award, too, for one of them.

A few of the classes felt like undergrad-level or 101-type stuff. D796 was just some *nix shell scripts, D782 was deploying a basic web app in Azure, and D793 was just converting Fortran, etc. A little underwhelming.

One part of me is glad I can put it on my resume, and it only cost me 1 term, but I don't feel like this was a very rigorous program or a program that taught me anything groundbreaking.

I found studying for and passing the CCNA more difficult than the whole WGU MSCS program. Getting my CCNA took 3 months of dedicated study and labbing. WGU's MSCS took me a bit over 2 months, and I didn't feel pressured at all.

Comparing the WGU MSCS program to programs like Georgia Tech's OMSCS, I feel like there is much more educational value and rigor in the OMSCS overall, for not that much more cost.

I still think the WGU MSCS program is good to check a box from a legit accredited school, but I feel a bit disappointed with what I expected to learn in a graduate program.

How are the courses structured and delivered? If I work full-time, can I watch recorded lectures and things asynchronously? I assume there are discussion posts and quizzes?

Are there proctored exams or tests? Or are things more project or paper-based?

I'm interested in the cybersecurity program, specifically if that matters.

I'm a few weeks into a new role as a contracted IT Desktop Support Analyst.

We have a quota of 40 tickets to close a week.

The problem is other techs also have this quota and they end up cherry picking tickets and hit their numbers easily due to that.

Hard tickets remain unresolved since they would be a time sink.

Lastly, there is simply not enough tickets for everyone to hit their KPI. We just don't have enough things breaking and tickets being opened. Can't hit my metrics when there isn't enough work to even quantify.

Does anyone else deal with KPIs like this, and how do you manage it? I'm nervous because I can't see myself achieving their metrics.

I graduated earlier this year from SNHU with a BS in Computer Science. I have been wanting to come back and get a 2nd bachelor's degree.

Does SNHU allow this, or are there requirements, like needing to take a minimum of 30 credits or anything like that?

I feel like I have nobody whom I could lean on for support in hard times, especially when struggling with mental health.

I was diagnosed with schizophrenia last year and it's been hard. People get scared and think I'm going to hurt them or something. I just want to be normal so bad, but I can't.

I don't know. It sucks to struggle with this and not have anyone who understands.

I'm looking into UNR's MS in Cybersecurity program. Has anyone recently attended or is currently attending? What does the coursework look like? What job prospects did you get?

For reference, I would be going into it with 5 years of IT experience (desktop support) a CS degree from SNHU, a CCNA, AZ-104, CompTIA A+, Net+, Sec+, Server+, Cloud+, CySA+.

Thinking about applying since I can do the program online (so I can juggle work while attending).

I'm talking about the format of mostly doing projects, assignments, and discussions rather than proctored exams.

I know WGU is a big competitor, but they use a ton of proctored exams, and my experience with them hasn't been great.

So what other universities are similar to SNHU?

I went from working part-time to a full-time contracted office job, and I absolutely hate it. It's Sunday afternoon, and I'm already dreading having to prepare for the next 5 days of bullshit.

I can't deal with this. The meetings, the escalations, the Teams pings, spreadsheets, all of it for 40 hours a week.

I have no free time. I get a measly 2 days off for work, which I am using to focus on school and chores, which eats up my limited free time.

I cannot cope with this, I seriously can't. The thought of doing this for 40+ more years makes me want to off myself.

Meds don't help either. SSRIs, SNRIs, etc. haven't done shit. My environment makes me this way. I was born without my consent into a world where I'm expected to slave away for 40+ hours a week and be happy about it. I don't understand people who are happy with this status quo.

I have 5 years of IT experience, and I'm a week into my new full-time IT consultant job, and I hate it. I'm 25 and going for my MS in computer science at the same time. I have a bunch of IT certifications like the CCNA, A+, Net+, Sec+, AZ-104, and I already have my BS in computer science.

Before I landed this role, I worked 20 hours a week at a grocery store as a produce clerk, just stocking produce and helping customers.

This sounds dumb, especially given how much education I have in tech, but I don't want to work in tech anymore.

I hate the office environment. I hate the meetings, escalations, emails, and watercooler chat. I hate how stressful IT is, as you're expected to be an SME on everything related to technology and a problem solver. I hate the constant layoffs, hard to find work, and everything about it.

I don't want to be stressed. I want a predictable part-time job, like what I had before as a stocker.

Does anyone else relate? On paper, I should be happy I have a 'big boy' job and work full-time, but I hate my life more than ever now. I don't want to work full time. I don't want to work a stressful job with KPIs and metrics and SLAs.

I wish I could earn a living just being a dude stocking produce or something.

I'm considering sticking it out until I'm done with my MS and then living a frugal lifestyle, working in retail again.

I'm still here somehow. A few months ago, was the closest I've ever been to ending it.

A few months ago, I took a week off of work, sold most of my belongings, tidied up my life, and drafted a note to leave my family to access my accounts, money, and other important things. I spent some time researching methods on how to do it.

My psychiatrist knew I was suicidal, but I lied and said I only passively thought about it. I know what would happen to me if I was honest about how severe my suicidal ideation is, they would send me to a psych ward, and my life would be even worse.

So here I am. Somehow still alive. Most of my belongings are gone so my room is pretty empty. I don't know if I will be alive in 5 years, I don't plan anything far in advance because I don't plan on making it far in the future.

I just know my cause of death will likely be suicide. I don't know when, but one day life is going to push me over the edge, and I'll finally decide to quit for good.

It's so hard to get into relationships as an asexual. I want a romantic relationship and am fine with cuddling, holding hands, kissing, and all that jazz, but not really interested in sexual things.

I'm a 25 year old guy and it's just so hard to find a partner who understands this and is fine with it. Any men or women (especially men) I date are sexual pretty quickly and it falls apart when I don't reciprocate.

I gave up on using apps like Tinder, Bumble or Hinge. I put that I'm ace on my bio and people still hit it off with sexual shit within the first few messages. I'm just so tired of it.

My life would be so much easier if I were allosexual. I would get into relationships easier and find a partner easier.

It's like being asexual means dating on hard mode. Your options narrow down significantly because most people don't want to date someone with no sex.

I work part time at the moment and am studying for a computer science degree.

Outside of tech and programming, I love the outdoors, camping, and I want to one day try snowboarding too. I also like philosophy and ethics.

Love literature and reading too, big fan of Franza Kafka, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Albert Camus.

Also am a history buff (mostly European history) and enjoy watching history shows or documentaries.

I also play PC games and am open to playing most except PvP/FPS games.

If we have some things in common and you think we would click, feel free to chat me.

I'm an ace guy and gosh, being ace is hard. Like everyone I meet on dating apps or online all instantly jump to sex, sexting, or something similar.

Everyone wants hookups or temporary flings.

Theres nothing wrong with these things, but it's totally not what I want. I'm looking for a longer-term thing, and I want a connection more than anything else. I don't care about sex.

And it's so tough using dating apps or online dating, sifting through the 99% of people who only want sex or hookups.

It feels like I'll be alone for the rest of my life, because I can't give what most people want or expect, which is sex.

Hi there, I'm looking for a long-term relationship, I would like to take things slow if possible. I'd like someone not too clingy, ideally someone who has their own fulfilling life that's looking for a partner too. Someone who's understanding and kind, and hopefully we share some hobbies or interests too.

I currently work part time and am in school. I love tech, PC gaming, programming, hiking, art, and creating art in Photoshop.

Hope to see you soon.