Career Pivot

I'm a 70 year young female, with the energy of a 25 year old. My work ethics are above and beyond. No job is not my job. My work history is a plethora of things. Healthcare. From administration … more

So hard to get a good job with a fair wage as a foreigner with almost 2 years of job experience for small chaotic companies that basically only work with my own people(race)
Had to learn English and grad sch… more

A lot of success comes from being willing to learn publicly.Most people want to appear smart.The best builders want to become smarter.

Hello everyone! Nice to be here. I made a promise to myself, if I were laid off again, that I would pivot to a new career. I've been curious about interior design, room layouts and such. Can an… more

Ready for a change after 15+ years in accounting! I’m looking to pivot into a new field entirely—excluding banking, finance, and insurance.

I don't have a CPA designation, so I’m searching for ind… more

I am in the crossroads. Have 23 years experience in the Social Housing field and have been burnt out for the last 3 years. Would like to work as a consultant in the same field but have no idea where t… more

​"Hello everyone! I’m glad to be part of this group. My name is Gamal and I am a Mathematics teacher. Beyond the classroom, I specialize in Microsoft Office suite, Educational Leadership for acad… more

One thing building products teaches you.
Users rarely care how difficult something was to build.They care whether it solves a problem.The market rewards usefulness, not effort.

I am a mom and I want mostly remote work. Also I am working in the banking industry and have 4+ years of experience.What certification can I do to upgrade myself and get a better paying job ?

I am 65 and want to work, but getting hired on at this age is close to impossible. I want a real job with a Good Salary, not minimum wage, when I ve worked in Management. It is So hurtful and humilia… more

I'm 50+, and I'm feeling the pinch of "aging out". I see a lot of 50-67 age groups being let go, forced to quit, laid off, or retired early. How did you upgrade your job skills or pi… more

Is CAMS certification actually worth it for someone already working in banking investigations?

I'm an Investigation Analyst at a major Canadian bank with background in reconciliation, operations, and financial investigations. Considering CAMS to move into AML/Compliance permanently.

Honest question — did it actually change your career trajectory or just look good on paper? Better pay, faster promotions, more job offers? And did your bank reimburse it?

Want real … more

Hi everyone! I'm an IT project manager in Dallas by day,
entrepreneur by night - I run a couple of side businesses to build additional income streams outside my 9-5 since this crazy economy has made a single i… more

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I have been working in the nonprofit industry for close to 10 years. I had to take a career sabbatical in December 2023 to care for a family member. During this time, the agency was restructured… more

Role: Painter
Employer: Per Client Request. (or "Self-employed Painter")
Experience: 10+ years
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Pay: KSh 50,000 per month
I am a professional painter with 10+ years of ex… more

Hello! I am an 18-year-old who is considering working as a volunteer for a legal company. This job will give me a lot of experience in the legal field which I am very interested in but will not be a paid po… more

I've been an Educational Assistant for over 8 years. I am extremely good at my job and always get positive feedback from my supervisors. That being said, I am so done with the physical and mental … more

I've hit a wall with my current position. It's not a career, it's just a job and while I do it well, my heart isn't in it and I've lost confidence in our current management. How … more

The most expensive business mistakes rarely appear on a balance sheet.They're hidden in delayed decisions, ignored signals, and opportunities passed over because consensus felt safer than conviction.more

I'm transitioning into administrative support roles and looking for ways to build experience. My background includes coordinating content, document management, client communication, and managing m… more

Is it normal for HR or recruiting departments NOT to call people back when they’ve not been chosen for a position? I’ve sent so many follow up emails and made so many calls…Rejection can been handled … more

I must have had about 50 interviews. I have a great resume with more than 20 years experience and impeccable references but somehow I continue to get rejected due to qualifications. I am now 50 years … more

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**Diabetes**

A chronic condition in which the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar (glucose) levels.

📌 **Key Point:** Healthy eating, regular exercise, and proper medical care … more

A company’s culture becomes visible during periods of uncertainty.Anyone can appear aligned during growth.Stress reveals operating philosophy.

I'm at a point in my life where I no longer want to foolishly drift and slowly stay in a current. I want to get a great career and have a stable income so I can support the person I love. I want t… more

Hello, I know the field is heavily saturated right now but I would like to get into Instructional design. I have 10 years of teaching exp where I developed my own curriculum and taught both adults and children b… more

I've been in the Web Development/Software Engineering field for 25 years and am in need of a change of scenery. Has anyone had success going into public education/teaching with just a bachelors de… more

is it possible to get a fixed remote job with $2000/month salary in administration or bookkeeping position? i don't really know the market for those position since the legit remote works i saw wit… more

For people who successfully pivoted from finance, accounting, and or operations into strategy, consulting, BizOps, or chief-of-staff work without a strong preexisting network:

What actually moved the needle?

Was it mostly:

* re… more

I have recently decided to pivot from Logistics/Operations into Learning & Development, likely a Training Coordinator role. I have extensive experience coordinating tasks to complete projects, sc… more

Hi all, I’m looking to pivot into an entry level Finance role, ideally FP&A. I have a Mathematics degree and 2 years at Accenture in tech consulting and operations, where I developed strong analyt… more

One pattern I keep seeing. Organizations become slower as they become more politically careful. Too many decisions start optimizing for internal comfort instead of external relevance.

Hello,

Given the opportunity which position would you choose working for Google, and why?

🖥️ SWE on GCP (Cloud Infrastructure) vs 🤖 SWE on AI/ML (Gemini)?

I’m leaning toward a career in AI/ML, but I’ve heard th… more

Curious. How would someone pivot back into doing receptionist work after more than 5 years spent in a higher position? It seems that interviewers can't get past what the last job was, even though… more

I’m currently an Admin but am 75% of the way through my MBA and have an internship lined up with Infosys. I’m hesitant on, if receiving an offer, accepting an offer and moving my family. Are there rem… more