I've been a programmer in the games industry since leaving education a few years ago, and am consider moving over to tech industry instead. Has anyone made a similar move? If so, how easy was it, did it set you back much career wise?

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It depends if you have the languages and skills for the new job at hand, but that's not a terrible switch to make. I'd also approach companies with tangential interests or gamified features that might be particularly interested in you. You are an ideal candidate somewhere/will have an edge at the right place.

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It can be difficult in some cases because hiring managers don't always take the gaming industry seriously. I don't think they understand the level of expertise required. Find a company that sees it as an asset and that knows your value. You'll do fine.

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You'll be fine, tech industry is looking for people who think out of the box and have a fresh experience - I would leverage that, and try to make really tangible connections between your experience and how that could contribute to the role to really solidify it and ensure they think your experience is relevant and that you are thinking through things. Best of luck!

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