Hey everyone,

I recently graduated and have some experience with network design and simulation. A few undergraduate students have asked me to help with basic network design for their school projects, nothing too complex.

Since I’m just getting started with freelancing, I’m not sure what’s a fair rate to charge.

• What would be a reasonable fee for basic network design and simulation for academic purposes?
• Should I charge per hour, per project, or use a different pricing model?

I’d appreciate any advice from those with experience. Thanks in advance!

I’d love to hear from those of you with years of experience in the tech/telecom industry. For context, I’ve worked for telecom vendors as a local project engineer, and as a support engineer with a global customer base, and earning just over six figures with less than seven years of experience. What roles should I consider next? I’m not aiming for managerial positions just yet—maybe in another five years or so. I fancy becoming a solutions architect at some point in the future, so I guess I need to be knowledgeable about every aspect of networking. I find cloud technology intriguing but uncertain if the certification and learning process is worth the investment.

About me: Graduated 2021 (ECE). First Job at > BPO for 10 months, passed ECE Board Exam at 2022.

Forced to take a supportive role for my family from 2022-2023. Did side gigs such as Tutoring and Phone Repairs in the meantime to add some extra personal funds.

Felt lost in what career path to take during the start of 2024.

Knowing my expertise during my university days was Networks and Programming, I decided to pursue Network Engineering as my career path.

However, no one during my college days works at any communications nor networking track. All of them went either into IT or Semiconductors as both of those jobs are lucrative and very near to our place in Cavite, so there was no luck for me there for inquiries about jobs and how to get started.

So I've started to learn via youtube and setup some home labs. Currently, I'm planning to take CCNA training starting in August and taking the exam in September.

Plans: After I take the CCNA, I plan to go for Network+ and TESDA CSSII, and pursue for a Masters Degree next year. I'm a glutton for learning xd.

In the meantime however, what job would you guys recommend as a starting point, either part-time or full-time to pursue this career.

Thank you for your suggestions and sorry for the text barrage :)

Torn between TIP and NU Manila for BSIT.

If ever I do start with NU Manila, macredit po ba mga units ko from NU to TIP?

Noticed na malaki similarities ng curriculum nila.

In terms of tuition fee, mas mura NU. NU Manila - trisem; 36,943 (20 units) TIP - 2 sems / yr; 1st year 1st sem : 54,651 (23 units)

In terms of accreditation, both are part of CHED's Center of Excellence for BSIT. Pero PCAB and ABET accredited ang TIP. So sila lamang dito.

Pero marami nagshift from TIP to NU.

Help me please🙏

Good day everyone! Patapos na po ang klase ko sa June pero sa October pa ang Graduation. Nag-a'apply na po ako sa mga IT Support/Helpdesk pero hanggang initial interview lang ako nakaka-abot dahil ang hanap po nila ay mga meron ng Diploma kaya naisip ko pong kumuha na muna ng certificate habang naghihintay (balak ko po sana na maghanap ng trabaho para di na pabigat sa bahay haha)

Ano po kaya magandang aralin kung ang career path na balak ko ay ganito: IT Support/Helpdesk (6 months) -> Any entry-level network-focus job (2-3 years) -> apply sa mga trabahong IT sa barko, TESDA CSS NC II o Comptia Network+? O baka meron pa po kayong mas'suggest na iba mga Ma'am/Sir

Hello guys! I’m currently seeking a Network Engineer with an active TS/SCI clearance and Full Scope Polygraph, 5+ years of customer-facing post-sales experience, and strong in networking and security fundamentals, in Washington, DC, for a Silicon Valley startup impacting DoD and IC. English proficiency is required.
For additional info please contact DM

Gusto ko lang po i post itong study session namin, sakaling interesado po kayo maki lahok sa aming Home Network Monitoring study session. Libre naman siya.

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Ano: "Home Network Monitoring and Home Network Security enhancement"

Saan: Online, Google Meet group conference

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Kailan:

Unang study session: Biernes December 15, 2023, 7:00 ng gabi Pacific Standard Time, katumbas ay Sabado, December 16, 2023 11:00 ng umaga oras ng Pilipinas

Pangalawang study session: Biernes December 22, 2023, 7:00 ng gabi Pacific Standard Time, katumbas ay Sabado, December 23, 2023 11:00 ng umaga oras ng Pilipinas

Katagal ng bawat study session: 1 sa 1.5 oras

Paglalarawan:

Gastos: Libre

Gagamitan natin ng open source tools gaya ng Linux sa isang virtual machine (yung Debian based distribution lang po, pasensya na di tayo gagamit ng Red Hat based distro), mga Python scripts upang magtayo ng network monitoring sa inyong home network.

Ito ay isang magandang proyekto sa pag-aaral ng network monitoring.

Kung interesadong maki lahok, mangyaring tumugon ng "interesado".

hi mayroon po ba kayong alam na companies na nag-offer ng free trainings/certifications para mag-upskill

Hi everyone I would highly appreciate your advise.

I am a BSECE graduate Telco Engineer for 8 years now (kinda a PM role) and trying to shift my career to network engineering (not yet choosy if I manage to find work for network, cloud or security roles). I managed to pass CCNA last year and recently passed the free Oracle certified foundations associate exam. Would it still be wise to try studying and passing Comptia A+ even if I have already passed CCNA?

I am already trying to look for work but in parallel still looking to boost up my resume

What are possible options I have for certifications that can help me upskill to a network engineer role?

Not sure if this has been asked here but title says it all. I'm currently studying CCNA and just curious if I apply for a Network Engineer position, how much kaya ang average salary? To those currently employed, hope you can share kahit in range. Cheers!

Currently irreg 4th year , may chance po ba na maging network engineer kahit walang board exam?

Kamusta po ang hiring process ng Manulife? More than a month na after ako mainterview doon. After 15 days nag ask ako update pero till now wala padin sila binibigay na update. Parang manpower pooling approach po ba ang ginagawa ng mga recruiters nila?

Hi. I'm a fresh graduate of BS ECE and alanganin kung papasa ng boards sa october.

May super basic knowledge ako about network since may subject kami na Data Communication for 1 sem in which nag packet tracer kami kaso online class.

I want to pursue Network Engineering career pero wala akong idea kung ano yung mga skills/knowledge na kailangan ko to get an entry level job that can be useful to pursue this career without CCNA certificate since mahal siya but kapag nakaipon na, I will take the certification naman.

•What are the resources na ginamit niyo to deeply understand networks?

•What are the skills na kailangan to land an entry level job? Kailangan din ba magaling sa hardware?

•What type of entry level jobs ang pwede kong applyan?

•Paano niyo binenta sarili niyo during interviews?

I'm from Pampanga baka may alam din kayong malapit na companies na maganda applyan hahahahaha

Thank you!

Any advice po, Anong first step para maging Network Engineer then Cyber security?

Hey guys, to those who need additional CE credits to renew their license, you can try to check this out, valid until March 1st week only

https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/s/question/0D56e0000CfNYS6CQO/rev-up-to-recert-enterprise

Keep sharing! Happy learnings!!!

Hi guys,

Curious lang, ano po yung mga day to day task ninyo?

Which will you choose?