Career Change

The other day I was discussing with a long time friend of mine regarding a startup idea he had and eventually veered off to why he was doing it. He was doing pretty well and had a good salary at a marketing firm. He always felt that was where his talents lie but now he isn't sure anymore hence the reason why he was looking for something else. He even considered switching to an entirely new field (think along the lines of science/research) but never had the motivation before during our college days. Which made me wonder if anyone has actually done such a radical career change mid way and if so what were your reasons/motivations behind it and how you are faring now.

Has anyone switched industries after 5+ years in a specific industry across roles? If yes, How did you switch? Do you advise others to do so?

How do you change careers if you have no work experience in what you want to do but you're willing to learn from scratch?

I made some wrong career choices and have ended up in a career that makes me really miserable. Have anyone of you changed your fields late in the game?

👋 Hey everyone! I'm a mobile developer with 2.5 years of experience in React Native and Flutter. I'm thinking about making a change and getting back into DSA (Data Structures and Algorithms). Any tips on where to start? Also, how long might it take to get interview-ready if I dedicate 1-2 hours daily and 4-6 hours on weekends? I've been applying for jobs but haven't heard back, any advice? Feeling a bit stuck in my current role and looking for a fresh start. Appreciate your thoughts! 🔄📱 #CareerChange #HelpNeeded

Hi folks, I am new here so need your suggestions. I work as a research associate at a market research firm. It's wfh so I have been managing my expenses pretty well. However the work culture is horrible. We all are expected to work for 9hrs minimum everyday. And by work means, creating docs with minimal calling. The work everyday has unrealistic deadlines. I am an MBA in marketing and Hr (dual spec.). Can you suggest what I should do?

Questioning life choices currently. I think I gave taken the wrong path for myself. I don't really know what would suit me. I know that it's alright to f around and figure out stuff early career but I'm worried about my salary and career trajectory. As in, I do not want to be stuck in entry level roles forever. What do you think? Any anecdotes?

Has anyone here, moved away from Software Development to something else. Maybe in a completely different direction, like became a graphics designer, or Game developer etc. or in a similar direction, like went towards Product Management or something similar. If yes, then I want to know your experience with the switch, and the steps you took to make it happen. I got into Software engineering 2-3 years ago (attracted by the salaries) but now I just don’t feel like doing it anymore at all. I asked a friend who’s a PM, and his take on this was, if i wanted to keep earning how much I currently do (20-30 LPA), and want to go even further than that, then SDE is the only option, PMs do not get paid that much amount, when compared to SDEs in the longer run. What’s your take on this?

As I'm entering a new stage of life, I'm starting to reevaluate my career priorities. In my 20s, I was all about climbing the ladder and chasing prestige. Now, I'm more focused on finding work that aligns with my values and allows for a balanced lifestyle. Have any of you gone through a similar shift? How did it change your career trajectory? And how do you define success for yourself now versus when you first started out?