DizzyLlama
DizzyLlama

I wish to try out different things. How do I go about?

I am 24. I am at a job which I am good at, but it doesn't make me happy. I want to try out different things in life(tech and non-tech alike) and figure out what's truly fun for me, all the while outgrow myself from my comfort zone.

Anyone who has felt like this or has successfully done this, need inputs/thoughts on how to proceed

19mo ago
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DancingMuffin
DancingMuffin

I've worked in the following professions in the past 6 years:

  1. Security Consultant
  2. Software Trainer
  3. Backend Developer
  4. Fullstack Developer
  5. Mobile Developer
  6. Software localisation consultant

I pursued these professions working at MNCs, Startups & Freelance.

Positive:

  1. I had fun, different experiences, different stories, many contacts.
  2. I know a lot of what doesn't work for me and what does.
  3. I don't fear starting from scratch again.

Negative:

  1. People pay for specialists not generalists. My salary is a bit lower.
  2. Many times, organisations do not acknowledge my experience and I get left out of good jobs.
  3. People would often think you have a habit of jumping ships.
DizzyLlama
DizzyLlama

Thanks for sharing

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