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locate a MSP or CSP near you that has openings for a NOC or support technician.
bottom floor tech job that will train you on most stuff.
having a Comp TIA cert helps but isn't required as long as you're tech literate. if you're a PC gamer and have troubleshot your own problems or those of family before you'll probably be fine.
pay is usually pretty good, hours aren't bad. some places even allow remote work.
you should have common professional skills like reading/writing comprehension. you'll be interacting with customers all the time, some will be really shitty to you.
after your trial period most companies will pay you for certifications (generally at cost of the cert itself). depending on the cost of the certs you could be contractually bound for a few months to a few years or risk having to pay them back if you quit.
point is, get the job and the education at the same time. don't waste your time or money on certs unless you know exactly what position you want and have the time/money to spend on it.