career changeIT to SWE transition
#RI-69d35b4a·4 months ago·
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“Want to switch from IT support to software engineering”
What Actually Happened
Realized IT support isn't fulfilling, want to build applications
What I wish I knew
"Considered IT degree instead of CS"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Focus on building projects and learning relevant skills"
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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