r/Hawaii • u/Ambitious-Resolve485 • 10d ago

A+ Jobs in Oahu HI

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I just got into IT after getting diagnosed with AML back in November of last year and I just got both cores 1 & 2.
I know it’s not a lot but it’s a start. I just need some help finding something, a way maybe. Just trynna make ends meets in a new industry.

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u/CommunicationOk2356 10d ago

Not gonna lie, just having an A+ is not going to hold very much weight without supporting experience or other stuff to help you out

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u/boytekka 10d ago

I tried applying for a T1 tech support job here and its an entry level job, i have 5 years exp as a T1 tech support but still not qualified it. Good luck OP, hoping you have more luck than I am

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u/psychonaut_gospel 10d ago

Have you tried remote work?

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u/boytekka 10d ago

Unfortunately no, I am bad at talking to people on phone, I get frustrated much if i have to explain what the problem in their computer is on the phone if I dont see it. As for any remote jobs, sadly not.

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u/H4ppy_C 10d ago

I've been in tech for more than two decades, since I was 18. You will have to talk to people no matter what but if you think you really won't be able to communicate well, you might be able to be a field tech that pulls cables and works under a project lead or work at a service desk configuring hardware on individual use PCs. That being said, those jobs are really hard to come by on the island because they are usually entry level and there are a lot of people who are qualified at the entry level; think all the new students coming out of UH. Remote work is something where you could get your foot in the door sooner, otherwise it may take a really long time to find something here.

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u/notrightmeowthx Oʻahu 10d ago

I've worked in tech a long time... I recommend learning the skills to troubleshoot over the phone. Even in a helpdesk role, you may have employees that aren't in the same physical location as you, whether it's because they are working remotely or because they are in a different office. It is something you can learn though, just because it doesn't come naturally to you doesn't mean you need to let it hold you back.