r/PinoyNetworkEngineer

kakapasa ko lang ng ccna earlier week ng august, i am from zero experience and nagreview ako malala kasi graduate ako ng IT pero yung mga naging work ko after graduate are non related so wala talaga then short story na layoff ako last march and after that nag aral ako straight talaga up until bago magtake ng exam kasi gusto ko pumasok sa IT networking world. Tinry ko lang ang luckily napasa ko in one take. May perks ba ako since ccna passer na o mahirap pa rin since hindi naman real world yung mga natry ko pa. Also curious lang may priority rin ba sa gender kasi madalas na kilala ko sa network puro lalaki. Baka may maipapayo po kayo o any suggestion sa kung saan pwede mag apply?

I’m 32 years old and looking for some honest advice from people currently working in networking.

I graduated in 2019 with an Associate Degree in Computer Information Systems. Since graduating, I’ve had three IT jobs, roughly two years at each, and I’ve now been with my current employer for about 3 years.

I currently work for a nationwide bank in the U.S. as a Field IT Support technician supporting bank branches. My job involves troubleshooting hardware, software, connectivity, and various
IT issues at branch locations.

My long-term goal has always been networking, and I’d like to transition into a networking position either within my current bank or at another company.

I’d really appreciate honest feedback, especially from people who have recently made the transition into networking.

Hi everyone,

I’m currently studying a higher vocational degree in System & Network Administration in Belgium, and I’m curious about the experiences of people who work in IT.

After graduating, I’ll probably start as an IT support/IT administrator, system administrator, or something similar.

During my studies, I’m learning about:
System administration
Network administration
Microsoft 365 / Azure
Windows Server
Linux Server
Servers and virtualization
IT infrastructure
Cisco/networking

I’m mainly wondering what I can realistically expect in terms of gross and net salary after graduating.

For those working in Belgium:
What was your starting salary after graduation?

How much experience did you have?

What do you earn now after 3, 5, or 10 years?

Which IT roles would you recommend if my goal is to increase my salary over time?

I’m mainly interested in realistic experiences from Belgium, preferably from people working in or around Limburg/Hasselt.
Thanks!

I’m from Agra and have completed my bachelor’s degree. I’m interested in networking and currently looking to pursue CCNA and build a career in networking.

The main problem I’m facing is finding a good networking institute in Agra. Most of the better institutes I’ve found are in Noida.

Can anyone from Agra or Noida share their experience or tell me how the networking/CCNA training scene is there? I’m also planning to join an institute because, from what I’ve seen, not many people around me are seriously preparing for CCNA or pursuing networking.

Any genuine advice or recommendations would be really appreciated.

Hi guys! 👋

Just wanted to see if may interested dito.
I'm thinking of offering **hands-on networking labs + mentoring** for people who are trying to shift into IT/networking.
I know a lot of career shifters get stuck sa part na:
“Okay, nag-CCNA course na ako… pero paano ba talaga mag-troubleshoot ng actual network?” 😅
So the idea is to focus less on pure theory and more on **actual hands-on labs**.

We can cover things like:
IP addressing

VLANs

Routing

DHCP / DNS

VPN / IPsec

Firewall basics

Wireshark / packet analysis

Network troubleshooting

Troubleshooting real-world scenarios

How to approach an actual IT/network support ticket

Basically, **configure → break it → troubleshoot → understand why it broke.** 😂

Hindi kailangan na networking expert ka na. If you're starting from zero or may basic knowledge ka na and gusto mo magkaroon ng actual hands-on experience, okay lang.

I'm thinking of starting with a **small group or 1-on-1 sessions** para mas hands-on talaga and I can adjust the labs depending on everyone's level.
If you're interested, feel free to **DM me** and tell me:
Current background/experience

What you're currently studying

What IT/networking role you're aiming for

I'm still figuring out the format, so I'd also like to know what **career shifters actually want to learn/practice**.
Not trying to sell some “become a network engineer in 30 days” course 😂. Just want to create something practical for people who genuinely want to get into networking.

Hello sa mga Network Engineer jan, converge man or any tele-communication company. Questions lang po from your experience. Fresh grad po ako and Licensed ECE, May final interview din po sa converge (Planning to gather some Technical question for preparation).

1. Maganda po ba for fresh grad ang entry lvl, as an Network Engineer ? Like, In demand po ba sya sa field like pwede po akong mag job hop ? May opportunity din po kaya international?

2. Potentially how much po kaya pwede kong i demand na salary ? (but personally 28-30k po ang balak ko since d pa po ako inaask ng HR).

3. What are the possible Technical Question po or ung question sa inyo if SNE po kayo right now or ex-employee ni converge?

4. Sa mga nasa converge naman po, lalo na po sa mga ECE field, kamusta po ang work load and environment ? May work life balance pa po ba ? and if toxic po, gaano po ka toxic? bearable naman po ba ?

I hope I get insights and idea paano po ang work outside school. Advance thank you po sa mga sasagot!

Hey I am studying to become network and engineer + cloud . Wondering what’s the job like when you know what you doing ? And how much experience you need to make £50k+ annually ?

I was wondering how can I penetrate the IT field right now wala pa akong exp sa mga ticketing systems, server administration, linux etc. I'm a licensed ECE rin pala and may 7 months exp naman sa ict industry, mostly installation and config ng mga network devices. Nagpprovide din ng technical support pero we dont use any ticketing system. May tatanggap kaya for junior network engineer, junior NOC roles? please suggest naman ng company or pakwento na rin sa mga may same exp sakin. Thank you guys!!!

Hi, meron po ba dito nakapagtransition sa network engineering from a completely different field? Just got my CCNA and currently trying to get familiar with Windows server and Linux. Meron po bang local companies na open sa candidates na non-IT degree holder dito sa atin? Any tips po para makahanap ako ng entry-level networking role? Preferred ko sana is non-BPO muna.

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​Hey everyone,

​Quick update since my panicked post two months ago. I’m still drinking from the firehose, but I haven't drowned yet!

​The Good:

Our massive multi-floor project is still ongoing, but I just finished my first major task: configuring the switches for the 37th-floor server room buildout. Seeing my configs actually work in production was an incredible feeling. Also, studying for the CCNA is saving my life right now—the theory clicks so much faster when you’re doing it for real.

​The Overwhelming:

​Stakeholder Meetings: Sitting in on massive project meetings with different departments is super intimidating. Navigating the business/management side of networking is a whole different beast.

​The Tech Wall: Routing and switching make sense now, but IPsec troubleshooting, Azure networking, and SNMP are actively kicking my butt. (Honest question: is someone at a CCNA level even supposed to know IPsec troubleshooting yet, or is this CCNP/specialist territory?)

​More Than Just Configuration: I had no idea that deploying a device went way beyond just coding the switch. You have to handle inventory tracking, asset recording, running through the ISO compliance checklist, adding DHCP ranges, setting up DNS, and keeping the CMDB updated.

​Documentation: I severely underestimated the paperwork. Managing IP spreadsheets and config backups is a huge hassle. My brain is basically living inside OneNote right now, fueled entirely by iced macchiatos.

​Huge thanks to this sub for talking me off the ledge during week one. It’s a steep learning curve, but I'm finally feeling like a real Network Engineer!

​(P.S. If anyone has cheat sheets or tips for IPsec troubleshooting or Azure, I am all ears!)

Hi, i'm currently in CSS NCII. No college degree. Planning to work in BPO companies after getting an NCII. Any advice for me?

**Also am planning to study for COMPTIA+ while working then eventually add more certificates.

Respect post please. Thank you!

How should I progress as a beginner in this 'tech world' 😄

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