started a new job this week. it's not cyber or anything. but it's a start back into things i like to do. a large part of my job is benchwork. which means i get to tinker with pc parts again. i kinda haven't really done anything like that in a long time. i built my current pc back during the 'rona days. and i haven't upgraded it or done anything to it since. so i guess i was feeling in my element; especially today. i've only been there 3 days, but i feel like i don't even need training on much. just a basic here's how we do things and i'm good. i guess it feels good to know i know what i'm doing. not really a huge deal. i'm still enrolled in school for cyber. and i am doing an internship for a cyber range. but it's starting to feel like a chore. you have to be some awesome hacker before anyone will even look at you for just a basic it security job. i'm a bit disappointed in that general sector of it. doesn't mean i'm going to quit pursuing it. it's just hard to get into that field. so much gatekeeping. i even think the only reason i got the job i have right now is because the guy that interviewed me knew someone from my old job at purdue. and being a chick, i also just feel like a diversity hire. i'm the only woman there. being the only woman doesn't bother me reallly, but thinking about why kinda does. eh. 🤷‍♀️