One Month Into a New IT Job and I Still Feel Completely Lost
I started an amazing IT job about a month ago, but I still feel like I barely know what I'm doing. I usually pick up lower-priority tickets and…
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How can I explain that this campaign automation project needs more time, resources, and expertise?
My new boss wants me to build an internal system that automates campaign setup and management across Google and potentially other advertising platforms. He believes AI will make…
How can I explain that building and maintaining campaign automation is beyond my current role and resources?
My new boss wants me to build an internal system that automates campaign setup across Google and possibly other advertising platforms. He believes it can be completed in…
How Do You Handle a Manager Who Is Stuck in Outdated IT Practices?
How do you work with a manager who is confidently wrong about basic IT infrastructure and security fundamentals? Their reasoning is often, "We did it that way years…
How Should I Handle a Senior Coworker Who Keeps Leaving Operational Work Open?
I'm a systems administrator at a medium-sized organization, working alongside a senior sysadmin. I'm currently tied up with a major project, so I asked him to handle several…
Is a $2,000 raise enough compensation for several new certifications and extra responsibilities?
I'm a sysadmin supporting about 220 employees across five locations, with two full-time helpdesk technicians. I started in the business side of the company about 10 years ago…
How Can I Push Back on a Manager Who Demands Unnecessary Upgrades?
My manager insists that every tool and dependency should be upgraded to the newest available version immediately. We use several SaaS products built on open-source projects, but the…
How can I push back on a manager demanding premature SaaS upgrades?
My manager keeps insisting that every tool and platform we use should be upgraded to the newest available version immediately. We rely on several SaaS products built around…
Is It Normal to Feel Overwhelmed in a New DevOps Role?
Hey everyone! I recently started a new job at a multinational company, and I'm feeling pretty overwhelmed. The infrastructure is already in place and seems fully matured, but…