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Faith C
Hey folks, anyone here in Career Changers transitioned onto a completely new plane (different from what you were trained in), or moved on to different paths in the same field? Please share on your challenges, motivations, and thoughts. Thanks!
JenG:
I'm in the midst of changing from biochemistry to (mostly) full-time writer/blogger. The hardest part for me is letting go of my old identity, ...MoreI'm in the midst of changing from biochemistry to (mostly) full-time writer/blogger. The hardest part for me is letting go of my old identity, even though I'm incredibly excited about the future. It's hard to say no to projects you know you'd be good at, even if they are no longer the right fit for you.
108 weeks ago
108 weeks ago
amanda cabrera:
I'm a licensed RDA and have been in the dental field for about 6 years. I decided to go back to school and finish my bachelor's degree in ...More I'm a licensed RDA and have been in the dental field for about 6 years. I decided to go back to school and finish my bachelor's degree in Communications to get a career in recruitment. Talk about a switch!
However, I am ready for the drastic change to take flight. I have friends and family supporting my decision to take on a new venture.
The challenge is probably the most attractive attribute to my switching careers. I have been feeling stagnate at my place of work. Being the social person that I am, I feel this will be better suited for me, and has more room for growth.
Best advice I can give someone in a career change, is that you never know until you try. You live once, so take on what it is you dream of doing. No regrets! Work hard! You can achieve happiness at a work place if you follow your desires.
-AC
108 weeks ago
However, I am ready for the drastic change to take flight. I have friends and family supporting my decision to take on a new venture.
The challenge is probably the most attractive attribute to my switching careers. I have been feeling stagnate at my place of work. Being the social person that I am, I feel this will be better suited for me, and has more room for growth.
Best advice I can give someone in a career change, is that you never know until you try. You live once, so take on what it is you dream of doing. No regrets! Work hard! You can achieve happiness at a work place if you follow your desires.
-AC
108 weeks ago
Ritika Sanghi
woes of offshore software development ? anyone had a bad experience getting software outsourced from another country? What failed? avenues for improvement?
Ritika Sanghi:
Scalability of course! And along with that performance is another thing often ignored. Test driven development is also not prevalent.
109 weeks ago
109 weeks ago
Zohaib R:
I am currently working on a startup and I have out sourced my entire development. Then again, I understand the culture and work ethics of my ...MoreI am currently working on a startup and I have out sourced my entire development. Then again, I understand the culture and work ethics of my developers as I was born in that country.
The difference in culture especially of that in South Asia makes it difficult for outsourcing.
109 weeks ago
The difference in culture especially of that in South Asia makes it difficult for outsourcing.
109 weeks ago
Zohaib R
Consider this as the Ten Commandments for Start-ups, make it eleven (I counted) :}
http://kevinjmireles.wordpress.com/2010/02/13/business-lessons-from-the-...
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Meghan Skiff
Any tips on what to pack for SXSW, specifcally what types of clothes? I also have to pack for another work trip earlier in the week so I have to be strategic! :)
116 weeks ago from SXSW
David Giesberg:
Clarification: 20 degrees C = ~70 F
Yeah, everything is super-casual here and weather is usually pretty good during SXSW (last year's rain for ...MoreClarification: 20 degrees C = ~70 F
Yeah, everything is super-casual here and weather is usually pretty good during SXSW (last year's rain for the first couple of days being the exception).
116 weeks ago
Yeah, everything is super-casual here and weather is usually pretty good during SXSW (last year's rain for ...MoreClarification: 20 degrees C = ~70 F
Yeah, everything is super-casual here and weather is usually pretty good during SXSW (last year's rain for the first couple of days being the exception).
116 weeks ago
Zohaib R:
Its get a bit chilly at night but during the day its about 70 degrees. I will keep some warm clothes (it can go down to 40 degrees at night) ...MoreIts get a bit chilly at night but during the day its about 70 degrees. I will keep some warm clothes (it can go down to 40 degrees at night) because weather in Texas is very unpredictable.
115 weeks ago
115 weeks ago
Robert Sofia
COME SEE ME! I'm going to be speaking on Monday the 15th from 10:30 to 11:00 at the Adobe Day Stage. Topic: Making and Sustaining Valuable Connections through Networking. I want to see all my Brazen peeps there! Are you in?
118 weeks ago from SXSW
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Sarah Blue:
Yeah, sweet! If anyone on hear is speaking, I'll totally make the effort to come out and see them.
117 weeks ago
117 weeks ago
Robert Sofia:
Thanks so much! I look forward to meeting you. Here's a link to my spot: MoreThanks so much! I look forward to meeting you. Here's a link to my spot: http://my.sxsw.com/events/event/7437#
116 weeks ago
116 weeks ago
Zohaib R
So you think you want to be an entrepreneur.. make sure you fit the bill
http://venturehacks.com/articles/10-skills-2
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Ryan Paugh
Hey guys, I want to start working on a Brazen Meet-Up over SXSW weekend. Any native Austinites in the house that can help me find a venue?
For the rest of you, I'm thinking about a Saturday afternoon Happy Hour. Thoughts?
120 weeks ago from SXSW
Andrew Lane:
Is this official for Sat then, Ryan? Would be great to meet up with some of you lovely American folks...
115 weeks ago
115 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh:
It's official guys! Here's an event page w/ more information: MoreIt's official guys! Here's an event page w/ more information: http://bit.ly/9rD3ei
Please RSVP so we know who is coming. Spread the word to other friends and coworkers at SXSW. This event is open to anyone!
Can't wait to see everybody!
115 weeks ago
Please RSVP so we know who is coming. Spread the word to other friends and coworkers at SXSW. This event is open to anyone!
Can't wait to see everybody!
115 weeks ago
Richard Visotcky
I just read the following article with advice from Dr. Sharon Lamm-Hartman and thought people here might find some relevance in their own lives. Combined with some of the posts below, like the one from Zohaib, it may help give people the push they need to start down a new path!
http://adage.com/talentworks/article?article_id=141421
Isao Kato:
I like the part that quitting the current job beforehand (so-called burning the bridge in the old days) is getting less relevant. Unfortunately ...MoreI like the part that quitting the current job beforehand (so-called burning the bridge in the old days) is getting less relevant. Unfortunately that still does not apply if one stays in a foreign country using a working visa (I am from Japan and works as a technical writer in Taiwan). In that case we should still be extra careful not to damage any relationship because we don't have access to the local society's "inner circles." I believe she is spot-on about making up our mindset though.
122 weeks ago
122 weeks ago
JR Moreau:
Isao, I've known a lot of foreign workers deal with some terrible jobs just because of the same reason you mentioned. It's such a tough situation ...MoreIsao, I've known a lot of foreign workers deal with some terrible jobs just because of the same reason you mentioned. It's such a tough situation to deal with. Very delicate!
122 weeks ago
122 weeks ago
Zohaib R
I am doing this and I think I am ready: I am quitting my job (it's a great position and pays very well but everyday in the morning, I have to force myself not to call in sick). I am about to give it all up to work on my venture. So far it has been a great experience, from incorporation to hiring developers, but having no steady income scares me. Any body else went through this experience and like to share their perspective :)
Zohaib R:
Transition is hard especially when you are moving to a different city as well. I plan on working part-time... but currently trying to work my ...MoreTransition is hard especially when you are moving to a different city as well. I plan on working part-time... but currently trying to work my tails off at my current job so that when I leave, they beg me to stay and I can eventually work part time remotely. Let's see how my plans work out. Good luck with your ventures as well. :)
122 weeks ago
122 weeks ago
Patricia Stewart:
Thank you for your posts. Zohaib you are headed in the right direction with following your dream and starting your own venture. Stop making ...MoreThank you for your posts. Zohaib you are headed in the right direction with following your dream and starting your own venture. Stop making someone else rich and put the ball in your court. You should read the Magic of Thinking Big and How I Raised Myself from Failure to Success. Both great reads. I hated my job to and decided to start my own network marketing business and did alot of research. Their are alot of 95% thinkers out their that will try and tell you to work for someone else, but us 5% are rare and you need to keep going after your dream.
116 weeks ago
116 weeks ago
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