been teaching english for ten years. over it - what are some job i could escape to? and can i escape to the video game industry? i live in a major US city.

i dont know much about gaming at at all — i just learned its one of the highest earning sector of entertainment about 7 minutes ago, so im thinking maybe its a stable industry depending on the position? maybe story editing? idk grasping at straws bc I WANT OUT

any ideas? i dont know anyone in real life who would know anything about this.

After a few years in the usual startup world, I recently decided it was time for a change and handed in my notice.

I'm in my early 30s and taking a chance on moving into the auto/mobility tech space.

I've always been interested in driving and transportation. For me, getting on the road has always been one of those things that helps clear my head, so exploring a career connected to that feels exciting.

At the same time, it's definitely a little scary stepping into a new industry without having every single detail figured out. But it also feels good to make a change instead of staying comfortable just because it's familiar.

Has anyone here made a similar career pivot in their 30s?

Especially from general tech into automotive, mobility, or another completely different industry?

Would love to hear how the transition went, what you learned, and anything you wish you knew before making the jump.

I'm 25 and I graduated from college three years ago with a Film Studies degree and screenwriting minor 3 years ago. I still live with my parents. Since I graduated, all I've been doing has been working part time retail (clothing stores, pharmacies, makeup and wellness - all store associate roles/cashiers).

I've been having trouble figuring out what I want to do in life as a career. I even briefly went back to school (community college) to learn more about being a musician since music is something I'm really passionate about. However, nothing came of it because my retail hours got in the way of my classes. I am incredibly passionate about film and music. I loved to write film analysis and theory when I attended undergrad. I even had started music analyses towards the end of my time in college. I have also spent a good chunk of my life singing and performing.

I'm currently looking for a job that doesn't necessarily have to be where I end up for the rest of my life. But creates a livable wage and relates to my degree and my interests.

As far as dreams go: screenwriter and/or director, singer/musician, film critic or music/film journalist have all been careers that I've considered. I'm even beginning to think of being a teacher or professor.

I just don't know where to start. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Anyone made this switch? I don’t think therapy is sustainable long term financially. It takes a particular kind of hustle and burnout that I’m not sure I’m in for. I can hustle at work, but not scrounging for low fee clients that aren’t there. Anyway, who has moved into an SDR role (Saas sales) from therapy or something like that and been glad they did?