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career changeChanging Industries
#RI-69b3a1b3·3 months ago·
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Switch to software engineering for better work-life balance and reduced cancer risk

I'm considering a career change to reduce cancer risk and spend more time with family

What I wish I knew
"More about the software engineering field and required skills"
If I could tell you one thing
"Research the field and required skills before making a switch"
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Would make the same decision again.
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