Thanks!

Bolands on water st has had Irish music playing the 2 times I’ve been there, the owners are actually from ireland

Best thing about Worcester to be honest.

For everything in Geek/Nerd culture, I would have to point right at That's Entertainment. I've been going to their store for 35 years now, back when they were on Chandler Street. My son goes there too, primarily for vinyl. I go there for RPG material.

I can also point out decent taprooms in the area (Greater Good being the best).

I mean, lean into it and get those One Piece cardboard cutouts, am I right?

tumble weeds....

Also a lot of positions become readily available if you've gotten your CISSP.

God I hope they make a good Cuban sandwich

Don't go

I can’t sing Great Stories praises enough.

Not since before Xmas. I am poor right now.

I believe that IT should provide 2 primary functions:

• Provide service and value to enable the business.
• Protect the business by effectively reducing risk.

Security is a very important part of a business' IT strategy. That is my motivation for taking the CISSP.

ur in the dirty woo bro.. smoke some weed like the rest of us

Meet up has a lot of activities happening

I see you work as a sysadmin. are you looking to transition to a more security focused role?

All systems go, play it forward.

What was your preparation? I've got Meyer's Security+ book, and did the Cybersecurity certificate at QCC, I've got a non-related bachelors degree, and my work experience is IT-adjacent. Are you working in the industry now?

Redemption Rock now has boardgame meet ups on the 3rd Thursday of each month, I think? No pressure to drink, just show up and play games in their awesome space. The people who run it posted in Worcester the last two times, search for those posts and you should find links to their Discord for more updates

I second this. The LARP scene is prolific, and pretty easy to get into! Looking forward to next season.

Literally just now studying for my cissp.

I (38m) play PZ online if you want to jump on and survive the zombie apocalypse. You can DM me if your interested. Not exactly getting out to meet people but it is meeting one person in town

I agree, go to the store , that’s entertainment!! Great retro, collectible store.

nerds is cool now

$1 finger sandwiches lunch special

I will third the above. Great stories has become my favorite shop to visit. So much space for open play of various games. Very willing to help anyone in the store, I am there for myself with bigger games somedays and my young kids for Pokemon cards others. All times they have been happily talking with customers, taking calls and seeing things aside for folks coming in shortly. They really take the extra time for anyone no matter what they may end up getting while there. Thanks to all who work there!