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Just wanted to share that after 10 years, I finally achieved what happened in the title. I feel that my introverted side will take over and I'll lose my job entirely eventually, but for now I'm going to process payroll super-accurately and wing-it on the creativity and high-energy end that they want me to have. How did your first HR position go?

Holy crap! I love how experimental she is with electronics, and this was certainly a great find if you love rhythmic noise, Aphex Twin, and everything in that realm of sound. Nine Inch Nails fans will hear the similarity to "At the Heart Of It All," but I'm loving this, nonetheless.

I’m in my 40s looking to break into IT. I spent 20+ years in warehouse operations doing high-level tech/systems work (managing AS/400 and Manhattan WMS, monitoring 9 automated guided forklifts simultaneously, and operating 10-story high automated storage/conveyance systems). I also have an Associate’s in Business Admin.

I recently moved to an office job due to physical limitations (arthritic ankle/foot issues), but the work is dull and offers zero growth opportunities.

I ran my background through Copilot to map out a transition plan. Here is what it suggested:

• Phase 1 (Months 1–3): Pass the AZ-900 (Azure Fundamentals) to establish cloud basics.
• Phase 2 (Months 3–6): Earn CompTIA Security+ for baseline security credentials.
• Phase 3: Build a home lab (Windows Server, Active Directory, users/groups, Azure free tier, MS 365 Developer tenant) to construct a real story bridging my ops experience to IT.
• Phase 4: Land a entry-level IT role, get hands-on experience, and specialize down the road (Security, Infrastructure, or Cloud).

What are your thoughts on this pathway for a guy in his 40s making a first-time leap into IT? Any red flags or better alternative certs/steps?