I work in IT for the money.

And there is nothing wrong with that.

I get it, some people, this is there passion, great good for you. I'm here for the dolla dolla bills.

passing along some hot tips for those breaking in. Call your local companies, ask yo can I get that IT managers email? or stalk them on linked in. Send an email like this.

Yo dawg,

You dont know me, I'm trying to get my foot in the door and start my career in IT. I dont expect that you have a role open for me or anything like that. What I am hoping you will do is keep me in mind for the next time you have a project that you dont want to do. In fact could I set up a call or check in with you every 2 weeks to see if anything pops up? I can normalize data, set up users, dev dev things, whatever you have I'm here for it.

Best regards,

Soon to be employee of the month.

Get a nice group of like 4-5 managers that you talk to bi weekly. I'd be shocked if you arn't hired on in 6 weeks.

Take what ever pay they offer.

Every 6 months have a very serious conversation about how you want to grow in the role move up and also make more of those dolla bills. Ask them how this can be accomplished.