I often feel envious of people who pivot out of tech. They broke free! But it just doesn’t feel possible for me. I think it’s the golden handcuffs. Anyone else? Have you successfully pushed pass that to do what you love?

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You can , but only if you can accept the salary cut

I’m right there with you. I’ve been trying to pivot out of tech for the past eight months and haven’t been able to land anything else. It feels like I’m just stuck, but I’m not passionate about what I do at all.

Have you tried working for the digital/tech department in a company whose product / domain you like outside of tech? I don't know, clothing for example. Being an expert in the domain makes it easier for you to pivot out.

Golden handcuffs are real. Tech can be hard to step away from once you get used to the stability and pay. I’ve seen some people test the waters slowly through side projects or gradual pivots before making a full switch.

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