infospectivesDo I have any #InfoSec contacts in Texas who can have a wee chat with a lad who is 18 and wants to see what jobs might make sense? He's got a single Mum who has things going on which mean she struggles to work - for the same reasons college isn't really an option. Any thoughts welcome
Michael Starks, Logsta🪵@infospectives I'm an infosec leader in Texas who has mentored several younger folks. I'd be happy to help.
@libr8r Thank you so much. Collecting all these super kind offers and will swing back tomorrow if that's OK?
@libr8r poor lad is a bit set back on his heels about prospect of talking to folk. I tried to reassure him no-one needs him to be dead set on next steps or qualified, this is just a chance to see what's out there. He doesn't want to sound like an idiot, bless him. Have reassured him that our community at it's best just wants folk to thrive and find work that open doors and / or fuels them
@infospectives I started with no college degree fixing PCs as a side gig. Little by little, I worked my way up and now I am exactly where I want to be. I have no doubt that with hard work he can overcome life's challenges and have a rewarding career.