Has anyone completely changed industries and what was the hardest part of doing so?

I'm currently working nonprofit and look to leave the industry completely.

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Lmao AI^, but yes, just find the transferrable skills and then highlight them in your interviews. You'll need to do more leg work, find people on LinkedIn at the companies you're interested in.

It's possible though, I went from working in Insurance to Education to Tech but the common theme is my function (Strategy).

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Yes, there are people who have revolutionized their industry, and their achievements can have a profound impact on the industry as a whole. These are usually people who are innovative, take risks, and are constantly exploring new areas.

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That’s an AI response if I’ve ever seen one.

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What industry? I’m in Houston! Houston Chronicle is hiring but I have other connections too.

At this point I'm unsure. I'm currently being self taught Python through Coursera, I have a Retail, Drug and Alcohol Counselor, Psychology, Financial Counselor/Financial Coach background. While it's easy to stay in any of these profession, Compassion Fatigue is real and I'm burnt out.

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