I never thought I would actually fulfill my dream of one day being a legitimate IT technician.
When you’re stuck in a retail position for several years and don’t see a way out, it’s easy to give up and think that your life will never improve.
Fortunately, I saw a job opening at an IT company doing something entry level and I took a leap of faith by applying. I was amazed when a combination of my cover letter and my compelling job interview got me the position when there were others competing for it. With an immense feeling of gratitude, I happily learned everything this company was willing to teach me. I was trained using highly technical computer systems and it set me up for an even better job a few years later. Now I’m making better money these days than I’ve ever made in my life before. I finally had enough money in my bank account this year to upgrade my heating and cooling system. Upgrading the air conditioner was easy because I simply chose a similar system as the old one, but made sure to get something with a significantly better SEER rating. Choosing a stronger and more energy efficient heating system is a little harder though. There are so many options out there that you really have to break down your wants and needs to determine what is the best route to take. I opted for radiant heated flooring because I knew it would not just improve my heating setup, but it would also increase the value of my house compared to what it was when it had a traditional electric furnace only.