I have no idea what I’m doing. Life is a little overwhelming, and I want to keep growing as a professional but in a different direction than where I’m at right now. Switching careers and industries is so difficult. Props to those who’ve broken into their first job after a career change!

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Tbh, you're not alone. I did the career change just before the pandemic and did still feel stuck foe the past 2/2.5 years. I think I have determined a new career path, but I don't even know if it is "right" for me. It is overwhelming.

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