Have you been thinking of changing careers for a while now? It's normal for you to go through these thoughts and you are not alone. According to a Businesswire report, two-thirds of all working adults and 73% of those in their 30's are wanting to change their careers.
Most Americans do not have the luxury to chase their "dream jobs" but that doesn't mean you should remain in an unhappy job forever. Surely, you have your own reasons for changing careers but maybe you find it difficult to take the first step. A Reddit user has asked "Has anyone made a drastic career change?"
Luckily, the Reddit world answered.
Hopefully, these top three Reddit stories will inspire you think carefully about your future if you're considering career swaps.
1. From EMT to IT
Reddit user Cutmerock was unhappy as an EMT. When he quit, he shifted to IT. Now, he's working as an IT QA Analayst. How did he do it? He signed up through LaunchCode. Launchcode is a non-profit program that sets up workers with paid internships and jobs in the tech industry. You can make a similar approach. You don't need to quit your current job to start a new one. Take classes at night or on weekends to prepare you for your big decision.
2. From Corporate to Traveler to Blogger
Reddit user Beamtown had earned a comfortable living in a corporate desk job but he wanted to travel. He did it by saving and planning before quitting. He found another job teaching "English as a Second Language" as a way to fund his travels. Afterwards, his experience enabled him to blog about his travels which then landed him a writing job.
3. From Firm to Freelance
This Payscale writer started as an aimless writer who worked at an SEO firm - writing for blogs. He considered it good work but he wanted to move to freelance writing. While the transition is scary, he was able to achieve his goal by calling his connections from his past jobs.
