I love cybersecurity, but I feel like I’ve had enough of this field and its toxic culture

I feel the cybersecurity field has become really crowded, and anyone can just get in without a degree, unlike other fields where you have to get a degree, which limits who can apply. There are more applicants than jobs, and employers are so picky.

I wish I could be in a field that is not crowded, where I can be something unique and employers appreciate me and my qualifications.

Cybersecurity has become a really toxic field where you always feel like you are not enough, and the attitude is basically, “We can throw you away if you’re not GREAT enough or if we find someone better than you.”

Also, the community, where many people can just talk down to you and make you feel like you are lower than them, or that you are not smart or “hacker enough” to be in the field.

When I look at engineers, doctors, or people in other fields, they seem more educated and respectful toward each other. It doesn’t feel like cybersecurity, where a lot of people talk and act like they are underage, not grown, educated adults.

I feel like I’ve had enough of this world, even though I really love cybersecurity. Everything around it just feels toxic.

The question now is: I don’t know what field I can choose that would be less competitive, have a more respectful community with more educated people, value qualifications more, and make it easier to get a job.

Thanks for your time.

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u/Weekly_Rough_1284 — 10 days ago
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DEF CON Penetration Testing & Red Team Meetup

I’d like to meet people in their 20s or 30s who are interested in penetration testing and red teaming. Would anyone like to meet at DEF CON or sometime before the conference? Message me if you’re interested!

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u/Weekly_Rough_1284 — 15 days ago
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First Time at DEF CON – What Should I Do Besides Attending Talks?

Hello! I’m going to DEF CON, and I feel a bit lost. I looked at the map and the talk schedule, but I’m not really sure what I want to do. Sometimes I get bored just sitting through talks, so I’d love to know what else there is to do besides attending presentations.

I’m not going there just to listen to talks. What are the must-do activities, villages, competitions, workshops, or other experiences that you would recommend for a first-time attendee?

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u/Weekly_Rough_1284 — 19 days ago

Anyone else feel disappointed that anxiety comes back after stopping Buspirone?

So I started taking Buspirone 5 mg twice a day, and it was great. It helped my anxiety, my IBS, and even reduced my stress during sexual interactions.

However, after about 2 months, my nose became very stuffy, so I decided to taper off it slowly.

Now I’ve noticed that my symptoms have come back, and my anxiety has returned once again.

I’m really disappointed that I might have to stay on medication for my anxiety, and if I stop it, the symptoms seem to come back so easily.

How do you deal with this situation?

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u/Weekly_Rough_1284 — 2 months ago