L5 Clustering by Edlyn Sng

How does cybersecurity influence other areas of your life, like hobbies, social activities, or personal habits?

edlynsng — 2024-11-12 07:36:32 UTC

"Working in cybersecurity you won’t really have a lot of time for your own hobbies and work takes a majority of your life”

What are some of your long-term goals, both personally and professionally?

edlynsng — 2024-11-12 07:37:29 UTC

"I do plan to have a managerial role, to have a stable pay for my family”

edlynsng — 2024-11-12 07:38:43 UTC

"My company’s always been helping a lot, but I feel like it’s not enough to keep up with the times, with like rising of generative AI and AI pentesting and everything"

"well there are enough opportunities to learn new skills and I feel that in my 30s, the real problem is time."

edlynsng — 2024-11-12 07:38:51 UTC

There should be more time given by companies to keep updated with the times for cybersecurity

edlynsng — 2024-11-12 07:39:22 UTC

There are like many opportunities for people to upskill themselves, like training for certifications, doing courses, workshops, but for people my age, there’s really not enough time to do these activities out of work

edlynsng — 2024-11-12 07:39:57 UTC

continued learning really helps to grow your career in this industry

edlynsng — 2024-11-12 07:40:35 UTC

it also helps to keep your options open.

edlynsng — 2024-11-12 07:44:44 UTC

generative AI is very popular nowadays and a lot of companies are looking for those skills

edlynsng — 2024-11-12 07:45:10 UTC

it’s very easy to go online and attend online courses, see whether your company offers training for certain skills in cybersecurity

Motivation for Learning

edlynsng — 2024-11-12 07:52:20 UTC

Just try to have my goals in mind, like I’m doing this so I can have enough to have a stable job and get my first home

edlynsng — 2024-11-12 07:52:38 UTC

because in life you encounter difficult people- difficult colleagues, difficult people, and you realise that, you can’t really change the way they interact with you, but you can change the way you interact with them and what emotions are you in control of

edlynsng — 2024-11-12 07:53:28 UTC

what got me interested was realizing that by exercising, I feel healthier, I look healthier, and also I feel happy and confident about my own personal well-being and look

edlynsng — 2024-11-12 08:12:19 UTC

I try to make a to-do list every morning and stick to it

edlynsng — 2024-11-12 08:13:06 UTC

Even though you’re always learning new things at work, it’s not enough to keep up

edlynsng — 2024-11-12 08:13:25 UTC

You know, like in my 30s, it’s very hard to juggle work and life

2024-11-12 08:31:31 UTC

I usually spend times with my family.

identifying as a male

Syvkrn — 2024-11-12 08:31:35 UTC

There are societal expectations, like being tough or independent, that can feel limiting at times.

2024-11-12 08:31:37 UTC

"My family encourages me by supporting my time spent on studying or courses."

2024-11-12 08:31:54 UTC

"They know learning helps me improve myself and our future, so they’re understanding if I need time."

being a male

Syvkrn — 2024-11-12 08:32:01 UTC

recognize certain privileges, such as being treated with more authority or respect in some situations.

2024-11-12 08:32:06 UTC

I prefer smaller and close-knit circles.

2024-11-12 08:32:07 UTC

"My workplace gives me access to tools and resources that support learning."

would they continue studying if given the chance

Syvkrn — 2024-11-12 08:32:17 UTC

if I am given the chance to upskill my knowledge then I would gladly take it

2024-11-12 08:32:18 UTC

take some time to feel comfortable with people

2024-11-12 08:32:21 UTC

"It’s helped me stay relevant and advance in my career."

2024-11-12 08:32:31 UTC

I don’t really have energy to do anything after a whole day after work

biggest challenges they faced

Syvkrn — 2024-11-12 08:32:36 UTC

balancing technical work with leadership responsibilities, such as mentoring junior engineers and managing team dynamics.

2024-11-12 08:32:42 UTC

"When I completed certain certifications, it opened doors to new projects and responsibilities at work."

2024-11-12 08:32:44 UTC

doing this job for around 30 years

influencing other areas in life

Syvkrn — 2024-11-12 08:32:49 UTC

problem-solving and critical thinking skills I use at work often spill over into my hobbies, like working on DIY projects

2024-11-12 08:32:54 UTC

"I feel that learning has kept my mind sharp and helps me feel confident in facing challenges."

strategies to manage their time more effectively

Syvkrn — 2024-11-12 08:33:03 UTC

set aside time to properly study, create a strict timetable for you to adhere by.

2024-11-12 08:33:10 UTC

One of the biggest challenges I face is keeping up with rapidly changing technology

2024-11-12 08:33:15 UTC

"I find online learning the most convenient and effective."

how work affects their life

Syvkrn — 2024-11-12 08:33:17 UTC

the long hours or occasional work stress can sometimes affect my social activities, making it harder to maintain a work-life balance.

2024-11-12 08:33:24 UTC

"It allows me to go at my own pace, and I can fit it around work and family commitments."

edlynsng — 2024-11-12 08:33:26 UTC

often times there would be overtime, and I would not have significant time to do my hobbies

social life

Syvkrn — 2024-11-12 08:33:33 UTC

As I grew older i prefer to keep a small circle but a strong one.

2024-11-12 08:33:33 UTC

"I use videos and online articles mostly."

2024-11-12 08:33:35 UTC

gradually step back from work without disrupting my financial security

skyetan50 — 2024-11-12 08:33:37 UTC

“Continued learning opens doors for better roles and more responsibilities.”

2024-11-12 08:33:48 UTC

"If I need a quick answer, I might read an article, but for in-depth learning, I prefer videos."

common barriers adults face

Syvkrn — 2024-11-12 08:33:53 UTC

mostly time, with soo many commitments and bills I would doubt that much adults have time to even study new things currently.

2024-11-12 08:33:57 UTC

"I stick to trusted sites and verify information before using it."

skyetan50 — 2024-11-12 08:34:05 UTC

“it has helped me to keep on improving my skill sets and stay useful in my company”

2024-11-12 08:34:08 UTC

"I prefer sites I know are reliable, like well-known educational platforms."

does their family encourage them to continue studying

Syvkrn — 2024-11-12 08:34:09 UTC

my family encourages me by supporting my time spent on studying or courses

2024-11-12 08:34:16 UTC

when work gets too overwhelmed, I will treat myself after I finish a project

2024-11-12 08:34:21 UTC

"I share knowledge with my colleagues and sometimes help them with projects."

what impact does lifelong learning did to their life

Syvkrn — 2024-11-12 08:34:24 UTC

it has helped me to keep on improving my skill sets and stay useful in my company

2024-11-12 08:34:31 UTC

My company allow us to have the opportunity to attend workshops to learn new skill

2024-11-12 08:34:31 UTC

"By explaining concepts to others, I reinforce my own understanding."

tips on setting a realistic learning goal

Syvkrn — 2024-11-12 08:34:39 UTC

do not be scared to try new things,with time and effort we all can accomplish big things by fostering lifelong learning

2024-11-12 08:34:39 UTC

"I tend to learn best by doing, so hands-on projects work well for me."

importance in flexibility in learning format

Syvkrn — 2024-11-12 08:34:54 UTC

quite important as I have a lot of commitments such as my job and family so having my lessons online helps me tremendously.

2024-11-12 08:35:07 UTC

learning in person is more effective. For online it would be hard to get a direct answer. However online is convenient as I would be able to learn anywhere.

2024-11-12 08:35:11 UTC

"Time and money are common barriers."

2024-11-12 08:35:20 UTC

"It’s difficult to balance learning with work and family commitments."

2024-11-12 08:35:25 UTC

I would usually watch YouTube videos

2024-11-12 08:35:29 UTC

"Time management is the biggest challenge, balancing work, family, and study."

skyetan50 — 2024-11-12 08:35:30 UTC

“It has allowed me to stay relevant in the industry. It also allowed me to be able to think of new ideas and implement new things according to current technology.”

2024-11-12 08:35:40 UTC

I will look for information from trusted sources like well-known websites and reputable institutions

skyetan50 — 2024-11-12 08:35:47 UTC

“ It’s given me a deeper understanding of my field and made me more versatile.

That versatility has definitely played a role in career growth.”

2024-11-12 08:35:59 UTC

I think the most important thing about lifelong learning is that you need to stay curious and adaptable

2024-11-12 08:36:13 UTC

When I am working with younger colleague, I will feel slower when it got to do with new technology.

2024-11-12 08:36:33 UTC

It has allowed me to stay relevant in the industry. It also allowed me to be able to think of new ideas and implement new things according to current technology.

2024-11-12 08:36:45 UTC

there are many courses in polytechnic and university that people my age can attend

2024-11-12 08:37:04 UTC

"Finding time for learning is hard when there are so many other responsibilities."

2024-11-12 08:37:52 UTC

"Very important, because adults need to fit learning around work and family."

BhoneMyatThu — 2024-11-12 08:39:33 UTC

growing in my career and seeing the company do well

BhoneMyatThu — 2024-11-12 08:40:58 UTC

I’ve been learning more about digital marketing and data analytics.

BhoneMyatThu — 2024-11-12 08:41:21 UTC

learn new skills, like leadership and sales strategies.

BhoneMyatThu — 2024-11-12 08:41:45 UTC

I’ll need to keep learning and adapting to new industry trends.

skyetan50 — 2024-11-12 08:42:40 UTC

“Like cybersecurity is an industry that’s always like changing, you always

have to keep up with the news, see which issues have already been published on

the internet, learning new skills like AI to keep going, continued learning really helps

to grow your career in this industry.“

BhoneMyatThu — 2024-11-12 08:43:43 UTC

I read some motivational books, watched a few inspiring talks, and it really helped me stay focused

BhoneMyatThu — 2024-11-12 08:44:01 UTC

My career has definitely pushed me to learn new skills, like leadership and sales strategies

BhoneMyatThu — 2024-11-12 08:44:22 UTC

Friends also push me to keep learning, whether it’s sharing resources or discussing new ideas

BhoneMyatThu — 2024-11-12 08:44:48 UTC

sometimes it’s hard to find the time to commit to them

BhoneMyatThu — 2024-11-12 08:45:08 UTC

Time is the biggest issue

BhoneMyatThu — 2024-11-12 08:45:22 UTC

some can be expensive or require a lot of time

kinds of media they used for learning

Syvkrn — 2024-11-12 08:50:31 UTC

I mainly use youtube as there are multiple channels there to help me understand.

BhoneMyatThu — 2024-11-12 08:50:42 UTC

online courses and programs like SkillsFuture

BhoneMyatThu — 2024-11-12 08:52:00 UTC

keeps me relevant in a fast-changing industry

BhoneMyatThu — 2024-11-12 08:52:31 UTC

proud of was launching a new car model in our market. I took the lead in strategizing the sales approach, using digital marketing tools I’d learned about

BhoneMyatThu — 2024-11-12 08:54:01 UTC

made me more adaptable at work and helped me take on more responsibilities

edlynsng — 2024-11-12 08:57:05 UTC

Insight #1: "Users need more time to pursue lifelong learning."

Insight #2: "Users need to manage time and commitments for continuous learning."

I NEED to manage my time to balance work and studies

BhoneMyatThu — 2024-11-12 09:32:22 UTC

Insight #1: When I am working with younger colleague, I will feel slower when it got to do with new technology.

Insight #2: One of the biggest challenges I face is keeping up with rapidly changing technology.

Insight #3: You know, like in my 30s, it’s very hard to juggle work and life

I NEED motivation for lifelong learning.