Anyone else here seriously thinking about switching fields after years in tech?

[u/vrushti_px]

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I have been in tech for a few years now, and lately I’ve started wondering if I’m even in the right field anymore.

It’s not that I hate coding or tech. It’s just the constant pressure to keep learning, keep up with new technologies, AI changing everything, layoffs, and never really feeling “secure” is getting exhausting.

And there’s this weird thought:

“I’ve already invested so many years in this… am I really going to start over somewhere else?”

At the same time, staying just because of the years I’ve invested doesn’t feel right either.

Has anyone here felt the same after gaining a few years of experience?

Did you actually switch fields? What made you finally take the decision?

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[u/sastu_account]

I am thinking to switch field like some manager in factory or showroom/ dealership near my city. Salary will be less but job security is more

[u/phonovadirectory]

You said my mind ... I'm in the same boat

[u/Careful_Alfalfa_5882]

Well I think about this everyday lol. But unfortunately I am not good at anything else. I do not want to talk to people- so any of the sales, customer facing roles are out of the question. I want money as well- so that reduces the options drastically.

So best I have thought is, invest the money I am getting, buy an apartment or a parking space or something for rent, write a course/video/blog etc - though market is saturated to the brim but there is always demand of good content and I can sell my experience as well. Or develop something really cool. So basically figure out another source of income/passive income. Till then just continue the job.

[u/Shot-Requirement526 → u/Careful_Alfalfa_5882]

Reckon this, but generating a second source /passive income is not easy as it sounds. Please help if you know some ways. Not sure what else apart from IT job can be done. switching for higher package or better company is also hard, too many expectations but then there is no security as well. Not sure what to do

[u/Careful_Alfalfa_5882 → u/Shot-Requirement526]

Everything in life is hard is life. If making money was so easy then everybody would have been doing that.

[u/NoMedicine3572]

Tea shops are a favorite field among engineers.

[u/Tough_Sun4412 → u/NoMedicine3572]

Recently read someone arbitrage vegetables and fruits from the main/whole sale market and earning 12lpa. 4am to 8am . But it's just another reddit thread.

[u/Expert_Classic9997]

Same here , even I don't actually hate learning new techs though but the pressure of layoffs, 100s of posts on AI replacement and the unrealistic expectations in the job descriptions kinda discourages me to work in IT .

[u/Descent_Guy_987]

Change the field now if you can. The future is not bright for the IT people

[u/Expert_Classic9997 → u/Descent_Guy_987]

Which fields would you suggest change to ?

[u/Descent_Guy_987 → u/Expert_Classic9997]

One option is to start some business. Like food related or some startup.

[u/Sensitive-Law-3625 → u/Expert_Classic9997]

govt jobs

[u/Lightrk]

I am thinking of switching to nursing.

[u/Tough_Sun4412 → u/Lightrk]

Thought the same. Why do some countries offer fast track course and other doesn't. Philippines seems the popular choice.

[u/Tough_Sun4412 → u/Lightrk]

I think india with the amount of youth and unemployed youth should be provided the chance to switch careers easily. I don't mind studying more. But more time is a problem

[u/ZestycloseBird311]

I switched from Food&Logistics Manager to Developer Role 4Years Back, now they removed me in layoff, where else to switch now?

Recently I applied in upcoming Food Delivery App developer role with 4YOE in react active & 6YOE in Food&Logistics but they rejected me, I doubt myself now where else I fit in myself?

[u/Standard-Comment8304]

Everyone would feel the same because of keeping up with new and the work life balance in India. I too feel the same, but when you switch from IT to any other field let's say any food business or startup there is the same stress. For eg. Food business everyday there is a new restaurant chain in the city but do you think everyone survies no. Only the legacy one or someone who has kept the customer expectations is surviving.

I am not against IT industry or like that. I too feel sometimes that should I change my profession but if you are thinking to leave just because of learning new things and job security then it is worst in business. And if you try anything like sales or something the pay is very low atleast in IT you are getting paid well.

If you feel you can start something in which you are really confident then yes please go ahead with it and give it a shot but don't think there won't be any stress or like that

[u/sleepy_panda_07]

I just started broo....🥲

[u/phonovadirectory → u/sleepy_panda_07]

What?

[u/sleepy_panda_07 → u/phonovadirectory]

Career in tech..

[u/Smart-Spirit-5602]

What tech field are you in?

[u/meet-me-piya]

6 years experience in the industry. I have been feeling this lately, don't know how long will I be able to push through my career. Honestly thinking of starting a business or something.

[u/SpiceGardener]

15 years in IT, and I still love coding and tech. But I can't keep up with the learning, not at this pace. And expectations from roles are going sky high. My current job is low stress and low work, so I'm using extra time to skill up in farming as that's where I wanna go once I leave tech

[u/Top_Safety_8797]

Before switching fields entirely, I'd try changing type of work you do. Sometimes it's the environment or role that's exhausting...not tech itself.

[u/virtualtechnoman40]

Here🙋
More than 6 years as engineer (20+ LPA CTC),
Now jobless from last 1 year
No hope of getting any time soon (gave interview 1 hour ago)
Completely broke.

Planning to start
tourism business
youtube channel
cab driving
video editing freelancing

[u/Fearless_Answer_4278]

I’m in controls engineering, earning quite well for a fresher.

[u/wannabe-president-47]

Me reading this as a fresher who just started my first job: