career changeTech Industry
#RI-69e33cae·5 months ago·
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“Want to break into tech without a degree”
What Actually Happened
Feeling stuck in a blue-collar job, want to transition to tech
What I wish I knew
"More about the job market and required skills"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Research and commit to a reliable transition plan"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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career change Category
300
career change decisions logged. Avg regret 4.8/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
29%
of career change decisions land in the severe band the same as this one.
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