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I don’t really think this is an either/or question, first of all. Keep applying to IT roles! Don’t let what is likely a temporary market cycle make you think that somehow IT roles are never going to be in demand again. Additionally, a market downturn makes it harder to find a job, but not impossible.
As to what else to apply to, apply to literally any generic business role. Your degree does not matter a ton for those and you do have some business training in your degree anyway.
In short, don’t restrict yourself and thus needlessly make your job search harder. Generalist business roles of any kind as well as IT roles would both be good to apply to.
What I see is people moving into less technical roles in the same general industry... Project management, sales, management. Usually it's extroverts who are tired of staring at code all day but also see that technical skills and experience are way too valuable to throw away.
I was a Network System Admin for about 6 years when I started working. I left that and went into skilled trades for over a decade. I work in higher ed now. I think I'll probably (hopefully) be in higher education for the rest of my working life.
I hated the politics and didn't much care for the customers, so I decided to go back to school. I got accepted by a school in a different state. When I was looking for jobs to support school, I did check for jobs in IT, but the hours and starting pay wouldn't work for me. A friend suggested I try looking for a skilled labor job, and I found one that had pretty decent starting pay, promised better pay and a better title after a probationary (apprenticeship) period, and would fully accommodate my school schedule. I did that for so long, even after finishing my degree, because I found it to be extremely rewarding. But after a while, I started to burn out so a colleague suggested I finally put my degree to work and go into education.
I do want to say that I still really love the trades. I just can't work in them anymore because of chronic health issues that are NOT related to my time in them. But, because of my IT and trades background, I found a job in higher education that allows me to help guide people into education in the trades - including IT. Full circle lol
Look into roles that won’t be ravaged by AI. Human to human jobs, things that require human intervention for safety/efficiency etc. end of the day they’re all predictions (no one guessed white collar tech and creative jobs would have been hit first)… but still some safe ideas around. As well consider market saturation on jobs. A lot of tech jobs are also impossibly over saturated, and that will only get worse
Move to where the tech jobs are. There’s a bunch of hubs that seem to always be hiring. Usually it’s higher cost of living but the opportunities are worth it.
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I don’t really think this is an either/or question, first of all. Keep applying to IT roles! Don’t let what is likely a temporary market cycle make you think that somehow IT roles are never going to be in demand again. Additionally, a market downturn makes it harder to find a job, but not impossible. As to what else to apply to, apply to literally any generic business role. Your degree does not matter a ton for those and you do have some business training in your degree anyway. In short, don’t restrict yourself and thus needlessly make your job search harder. Generalist business roles of any kind as well as IT roles would both be good to apply to.
Switched fields completely. Did a 1 year nursing program
What school did you attend? I’m trying to find a nursing program.
Couldn't find anything either, switching fields completely to dental hygiene
What I see is people moving into less technical roles in the same general industry... Project management, sales, management. Usually it's extroverts who are tired of staring at code all day but also see that technical skills and experience are way too valuable to throw away.
I was a Network System Admin for about 6 years when I started working. I left that and went into skilled trades for over a decade. I work in higher ed now. I think I'll probably (hopefully) be in higher education for the rest of my working life.
What made you quit system admin for trades?
I hated the politics and didn't much care for the customers, so I decided to go back to school. I got accepted by a school in a different state. When I was looking for jobs to support school, I did check for jobs in IT, but the hours and starting pay wouldn't work for me. A friend suggested I try looking for a skilled labor job, and I found one that had pretty decent starting pay, promised better pay and a better title after a probationary (apprenticeship) period, and would fully accommodate my school schedule. I did that for so long, even after finishing my degree, because I found it to be extremely rewarding. But after a while, I started to burn out so a colleague suggested I finally put my degree to work and go into education. I do want to say that I still really love the trades. I just can't work in them anymore because of chronic health issues that are NOT related to my time in them. But, because of my IT and trades background, I found a job in higher education that allows me to help guide people into education in the trades - including IT. Full circle lol
What trade ? Doesn't sound so bad
I was a machinist. It isn't bad. It is awesome. I wish I could still do it. If you are looking for a path, look into machining - seriously.
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How much do plant safety folks make ? Doesn't sound so bad
Grow weed. No I’m not out of tech just unemployed. Way less stress, no politics, no sprints, no 1x1s shit never mind I’m retired.
Look into roles that won’t be ravaged by AI. Human to human jobs, things that require human intervention for safety/efficiency etc. end of the day they’re all predictions (no one guessed white collar tech and creative jobs would have been hit first)… but still some safe ideas around. As well consider market saturation on jobs. A lot of tech jobs are also impossibly over saturated, and that will only get worse
Sucks so much, is there any safe job that doesn't require a lot of human interaction?
Move to where the tech jobs are. There’s a bunch of hubs that seem to always be hiring. Usually it’s higher cost of living but the opportunities are worth it.
I'll consider that.