I just saw a social post about a piano teacher who became an engineer, what did you do before you became a software engineer?

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Licensed cosmetologist and customer support/technical support/data entry :)

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Yes, I’m still a license cosmetologist and will do some hair cutting/colors on occasion… but I also stay licensed for the perks 😄

Veterinary Assistant. I kind of miss that job, but this one pays WAY more.

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Lawyer, then anthropologist and public health. It's not been a straight road to get here for sure, lol

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Lol, thanks. It's been varied, for sure.

I was a science teacher! I miss my students at times, but I'm pretty content with where I'm at.

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I was working as a caregiver, math tutor and running a non profit! Worked my ass off for less than a quarter of what I make today 😬🥴

Teller then Mortgage Loan Processor 🤢

Television studio camera operator, this is such a different career for me but loving it so far! I get to sit down for a start!

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