50 Quid and Curiosity: One Person’s Honest Path Into IT

50 Quid and Curiosity

One Person’s Honest Path Into IT

Breaking into IT can feel overwhelming — not because the work is impossible, but because there’s too much noise.

Endless certifications. Conflicting advice. Expensive courses promising shortcuts that rarely deliver. It’s easy to get stuck researching instead of actually moving forward.

50 Quid and Curiosity is not a traditional “how-to” book.

It’s a grounded, honest reset for people who want to get into IT but don’t know what actually matters, what to ignore, and where to start without wasting time or money.

This book helps you:

• Cut through the confusion around certifications, courses, and job requirements

• Understand what entry-level IT roles really expect from you

• Stop over-preparing and start taking practical, confidence-building action

• Build momentum instead of waiting to feel “ready”

It’s written for career switchers, self-taught learners, and anyone who feels capable but unsure how to turn that into real progress.

No hype. No false promises. No “six-figure in six months” nonsense.

Just honest perspective, practical thinking, and a clear mindset shift that helps you move from thinking about IT to actually stepping into it.

This book is designed to be read first — before labs, tools, or applications — so you can approach everything else with clarity and confidence instead of anxiety.

If you’re tired of second-guessing yourself and just want a sensible way forward, this is where you start.