Ask HN: How Did You Get Out of Tech and What Are You Doing Now?

19 pointsDyslexicAtheist2 comments

After spending 20+ years in software and SW related management positions I'm am wondering how others have moved to a new (neighboring) industry and how they broke into their new role. What do you do in your new role and why has your background in Tech made you a great fit for whatever it is you do now?

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If you learn traditional management techniques and understand fully project management, a lot of time those skills transfer to a lot of industries, you giving up a big advantage in industry experience and will likely want to rapidly ramp that up for any industry you want to move to.

I did this, I regretted it, and went back to tech, but it did make me reevaluate why I wanted to leave, and focused on finding a job that limited those issues.

What do you define as a neighboring industry?

What Color is Your Parachute has a lot to say for job seekers looking to move into a different industry and may be worth a read.

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