Anyone else accidentally fall into a career path they’re not happy with? Did you stay in that career or change it? For me, I was so excited to work at Google after college that I quit running my own company where I was focusing more on product management work, to become a recruiter (non tech degree). After 4 years, I’m now a recruiting lead but feel so stuck and discouraged about starting over. I feel like if I stay where I am, I’ll be a director in 2 years, but I’m not sure if it’s worth it

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It’s never too late to start over. I think you should pull yourself out and chase whatever it is you’re truly passionate about.

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Your happiness is far more important than being a director!

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Yes. Just look at it as a learning experience and focus on building out transferable skills. Everything happens for a reason.

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Thanks EM1. Just curious; what did you pivot from and how long did it take you? Were you happier in the end?

If you have regrets or doubts, it’s so important that you let yourself change your mind and pursue whatever it is that you want.

You have 4 years of work experience and you are a lead? What is your level if you don't mind me asking?

7 total YOE including running start up (was going to school part time while focusing on the running the company). Most of the 7 YOE was managing ICs and managers at start up. Google experience was more supervisory type of roles. Recently Left G and joined another FAANG at junior L6 equivalent. Choose career path to jump start career. Having technical skills in a non-technical field yields a lot of value

I hear you. Even though I have been clear about not wanting to become a people manager I am being pushed in that direction regardless because it makes more sense for the sales organisation I'm in. Stay true to your own path, it's never too late to make a U-turn. I'm sure there's lots of valuable learnings you can bring with you from your current role.

yeah I'm in a similar boat and I agree. Just start looking now, the longer you wait, the harder it gets I find

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