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Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
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Thank you.
Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
Career Change
Has anyone made a career change or in the process of making one?
If so: From what to what?
Why?
How far into your career?
I'm in the process of going from legal to medical. 7 years in.
Re: Career Change
After I got my Accounting degree I went back to school for Paralegal. I had accounting jobs for about 4 years while in school and a little after. I always had an interest in law so did paralegal and had an internship while in school for 1 1/2 years. I ended up going back to Accounting. I realized paralegal wasn't meant for me even though I loved law. I also missed working with numbers and the pay was way better.
If I was only 19 or so I would consider another field than Accounting but at this point I don't want to go back to school again even though I'm not completely happy. And I can't guarantee that I'll like anything better.
Why? I liked PR in theory but not in practice. I wanted to switch majors to education my junior year, but by that point it was more important that I graduate and earn an income.
How far into your career? I worked for two years post college in two different PR/marketing positions before I quit to substitute teach and work on my teaching certification.
Best decision ever; I couldn't be happier!
Has anyone made a career change or in the process of making one?I switched careers in the last 3 months
If so: From what to what?I went from public school teacher/librarian to Children's Museum Educator
Why? I got my masters degree in Library & Information Sciences as an opportunity to expand out from teaching in a traditional classroom setting (my undergrad is in elem./ e.c. education) if I ever wanted to. That degree opened up this related but very different role in a non-profit museum.
How far into your career? I taught for 6 years before switching fields
It's a nerve-racking journey but well worth it! I now have the best of both worlds (school and corporate settings). Good luck & just remember that the more possibilities you set up for yourself, the more you'll be able to find jobs that meet your evolving needs throughout your lifetime. : )
Has anyone made a career change or in the process of making one? Yes
If so: From what to what? Wardrobe styling for runway shows and magazine photo shoots -->PR/ Major Events Planning ->Teaching
Why?
1. Working in "the industry" in LA can get really shallow. I missed having meaningful conversations with people, and doing more for society as a whole.
2. It wasn't uncommon to be working 12 -15 hour days.
3. It was almost impossible to find time to r meet straight men and date.
4. Eventually, I knew it would be horrible trying to balance that lifestyle with a family.
How far into your career? Styling for about 2.5 years it was an easy crossover into events, which I did for about 5 years. I still volunteer for the occasional event, but it's nothing like the 30+ events I was leading annually. I still like having friends and contacts who still work in the field, so I can dabble in it as I please.