Have you ever made a jump from one career field to a totally different one? Do you regret it? What was the salary shift like?

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I made a big change from healthcare into freelance/digital marketing. Took a pretty big pay cut initially, but within 2 years, worked my way up to a livable salary. I don't regret it. I always wanted to utilize my creative juices.

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Yes, I made a jump from marketing to tech and while it was a steep learning curve, it was one of the best decisions I’ve made. The first job was a passion that didnt bring me a lot of money and the other was a job that gave possibilities to follow other passions and hobbies. I went from writing campaign copy and managing social media calendars to working in product management and eventually learning basic coding and data tools. The salary shift was significant, around $60K to over $100K within a couple of years. It wasn’t easy, but I don’t regret it at all. The key was building transferable skills, taking courses to fill gaps, and networking with people already in the industry.

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