#career-transition

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fromFortune
4 hours ago

John Summit went from working 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in a $65,000 job to a multimillionaire DJ-'I make more in one show than I would in my entire accounting career' | Fortune

John Summit transitioned from a grueling accounting career to becoming a multi-millionaire DJ, producer, and record label owner after his 2020 TikTok hit "Deep End".
fromBusiness Insider
4 hours ago

I moved from NYC to Colombia earlier this year. The change has helped my burnout and saved me money.

When I first moved to New York in 2017, I drank the Kool-Aid: work hard, play hard. I had just finished university and another journalism internship in Vienna, and flew across the Atlantic with one suitcase and my résumé in hand. It felt like a scene from a movie. For eight years, I lived a Sex and the City lifestyle on a budget: strutting down the streets in high heels, heading to my first corporate job with fire and hope in my heart.
New York City
#layoffs
fromBusiness Insider
5 hours ago
Careers

I was laid off by LinkedIn, so I spent 3 months writing a 112k-word novel. I don't regret it, but now I'm struggling to find work.

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Careers

I lost my tech job at 37 and had to move back in with my parents. I was embarrassed, but more than anything, I'm grateful.

fromBusiness Insider
5 hours ago
Careers

I was laid off by LinkedIn, so I spent 3 months writing a 112k-word novel. I don't regret it, but now I'm struggling to find work.

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Careers

I lost my tech job at 37 and had to move back in with my parents. I was embarrassed, but more than anything, I'm grateful.

fromFast Company
8 hours ago

When you should 'burn a bridge' in your career and 5 ways to do it

But that advice was followed during a different time and for workplaces that were designed to keep you in line, not further your career. In today's fast-moving workforce, clinging to outdated relationships, toxic workplaces, or unfair structures isn't loyalty. It's self-sabotaging. It's time to rethink what was once considered the norm. Sometimes burning a bridge isn't reckless. It's strategic. It's the first step toward building something better in your career.
Careers
fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago

I left full-time traditional Chinese medicine for AI engineering. My base pay rose 30% - and breaking in wasn't difficult.

I was always interested in the medical field. Unfortunately, I didn't get into medical school, so I thought traditional Chinese medicine was the best alternative. It offered me a chance to practice as a clinician, but in a different role and setting. During my studies, we had a biostatistics computational module. That's where I realized that programming and computational work can be quite interesting.
Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

When a Dream Promotion Becomes a Lonely Nightmare

Within three months, this capable professional was questioning their entire career, and the isolation bled into relationships with their partner, family, and friends. Then came the turning point: seeking help through their Employee Assistance Program, working with their GP, and finding the language to name what was happening. Today, they report stronger team bonds, restored creativity, and clarity of thought.
Mental health
Careers
fromFast Company
4 days ago

How to turn your day job into a multi-faceted, multi-income-stream career

Building a multi-hyphenate career requires mastering one specialty, leveraging the white space it creates, and expanding into complementary roles for fulfillment and autonomy.
fromBusiness Insider
4 days ago

I was rejected from internships and had no coding skills. But one thing got me a job at viral AI 'cheating' startup Cluely.

I got rejected from every single internship I applied to last summer - consulting, finance, tech, and entertainment. At the very end, I settled for a role at a startup called RecruitU as a social media intern. I grew their Instagram from 0 to 100,000 and my own account from 0 to 50,000. I also grew the company's user base by 400%. I was pretty much their only distributor.
Marketing
#leadership
fromMedium
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

No 31. Reflection of My First Year @ Microsoft as a Principal Product Designer

fromMedium
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

No 31. Reflection of My First Year @ Microsoft as a Principal Product Designer

Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Moore aims to graduate from pitch to boardroom

Kieffer Moore earned a diploma in sport directorship to prepare for a future director role while continuing his playing career with Wrexham and Wales ambitions.
Venture
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

I quit JPMorgan, which didn't fulfill my American dream. Co-founding Hims and launching a startup taught me how to take smart risks.

Joe Spector left investment banking to found startups including Hims and Dutch, learning to take risks and value honest feedback.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

I left my career in Atlanta, went to pastry school, and moved to the South of France. I'll never move back to the US.

I'm an attorney from Atlanta and have practiced for three decades - 25 years as a prosecutor and five in defense - but I've always had a creative side. I was always baking and entertaining, and my friends would even pay me to bake for them. Eventually, I realized I could turn it into a business - Delights by Dawn - and it blossomed. My niche became alcohol-infused cakes and cupcakes, which drew a lot of attention.
Travel
fromIndieWire
1 week ago

'After the Hunt' Writer Nora Garrett Was Working in AI and Stressing About Her Career - Then, She Sold Her First Script for Luca Guadagnino to Direct

She wrote her first script in 2022, sold it to Imagine Entertainment in January 2023, saw director Luca Guadagnino sign on to direct just three months later, followed by the addition of major cast members like Julia Roberts, and the project went into production by June 2023. In August 2025, it premiered at Venice. In September, it opened the New York Film Festival.
Film
Careers
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

I've been job searching for over 2 years while raising a child. Here's why I still turned down a job offer.

Julie Jordan-Wade, after two years of job hunting, declined a full-time offer because the role's repetitive duties and poor fit failed to meet her needs.
UX design
fromMedium
1 week ago

Finally deciding to end my UX (and tech) career, once and for all

Ended a UX career and exited the tech white-collar world, now working manual airport jobs after losing patience with white-collar practices.
#burnout
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

The Gen Xers turning to odd jobs - from summer internships to ice hockey refereeing - to stay employed

Dionne Foster, 52, built a steady career as a business analyst contractor before losing her job in April 2024. A year later, she found herself taking on an eight-week summer internship at an IT company, where she made $20 an hour and worked alongside a high schooler. 'I haven't made $20 an hour since I was in college,' Foster said. Foster accepted the internship offer after roughly a year on the job market, where she cast a wide net of applications for both full-time and contract opportunities.
Careers
Photography
fromFstoppers
1 week ago

One Year Later: My Reality Check as a Full-Time Creative

Leaving a salaried software career for full-time photography and filmmaking exposed financial vulnerability, required disciplined savings, and demanded redefining professional identity and business skills.
Film
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

All Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's movies, ranked from worst to best

Dwayne Johnson transitioned from pro wrestling to become a global movie star with a filmography spanning blockbusters and award-season ambitions.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

An Accidental Path: Mental Illness and Keynote Speaking

Setbacks like layoffs or illness can open unexpected opportunities; creative expression can foster healing, purpose, and new career directions while confidence rebuilds gradually with support.
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Lyft CEO on the time Bill Gates told him he was making 'the stupidest decision I've ever heard anyone made' | Fortune

He says, 'Hold on for a second. You mean to tell me you're leaving this company for some tiny, little internet bookstore that nobody's ever heard of ... that has got to be the stupidest decision I've ever heard anyone made,' Risher recalled.
Venture
Philosophy
fromApaonline
2 weeks ago

A long and winding path to philosophy through the law

A late-career lawyer transitioned into academic philosophy, earning a master's after retirement to pursue philosophical writing and community.
#henry-golding
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Film

'Crazy Rich Asians' star Henry Golding carried around a notebook with random advice strangers gave him, and he's lived by one musing his entire career | Fortune

fromFortune
1 month ago
Film

Before 'Crazy Rich Asians,' Henry Golding swept salon floors at 14 for $32 a day and worked as a travel host on his way to stardom

fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Film

'Crazy Rich Asians' star Henry Golding carried around a notebook with random advice strangers gave him, and he's lived by one musing his entire career | Fortune

fromFortune
1 month ago
Film

Before 'Crazy Rich Asians,' Henry Golding swept salon floors at 14 for $32 a day and worked as a travel host on his way to stardom

Higher education
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

I was lucky enough to land a full-time job before graduating from college. But I wasn't prepared for the real world.

Graduating and starting a full-time job created emotional loss, reduced social freedom, and difficulty adjusting from college routines to adult responsibilities.
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

U.S. Olympic gold medalist track star went from $200,000-a-year sponsorship to $12-an-hour internship | Fortune

"There's this misconception that because I'm the first to do this thing-and still no one else has done it-that I'm booked all year long for speaking engagements," she told CNBC Make It. "I get things here or there, but I can't make a living from it."
Business
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

I quit investment banking to work in Big Tech. My work life balance is better but it's harder to make friends.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Dana Schoolsky, a 24-year-old working in monetization strategy and operations at TikTok in New York City. It's been edited for length and clarity. When I worked in investment banking as an analyst, everything felt urgent, as if a fire alarm was going off at all times. I felt on edge even after leaving the office, never knowing when I might be called to action to do more work, which took a toll on me.
Tech industry
Business intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

I went from MTV star to managing fortunes at Bank of America. It took hustle and a lowly internship to get here.

Kim Stolz transitioned from MTV presenter to Wall Street private client advisor, advising ultrawealthy families after persistent efforts and unconventional entry.
Fashion & style
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

I was an in-house artist at Goyard and Louis Vuitton. Now, I use AI to market my silk brand.

Jasline Ang left stable luxury-brand roles to launch her own fashion brand and leverages AI as a marketing tool.
fromIndieWrap - Independent Film Magazine
3 weeks ago

A Conversation with Kristina Lorent Goztola - IndieWrap

I grew up in a family where music was at the heart of everything. From an early age I studied piano, solfège, and voice, and my parents encouraged me every step of the way. Even though my father was a mathematician and physicist, he believed in exposing me to the arts-he sent me to folk dance, ballet, and later I graduated from the Conservatory in Budapest with a major in classical singing.
Film
Careers
fromBig Think
3 weeks ago

Are you an effective trailblazer?

Persistent internal signals and obsessions indicate readiness to become a Trailblazer and pursue a mission aligned with deep passions.
UX design
fromMedium
3 weeks ago

Interview with Lan Johnson, Senior Designer at Square

Lan Johnson transitioned from freelance graphic and coding work into product design, moving from consulting to in-house roles and now designs products at Square.
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

I was an executive assistant to the CEOs of Sephora and Twitch. Here are the 4 lessons my front row seat to power taught me.

Ambition, curiosity, commitment, innovation, and resilience enabled transition from executive assistant to AI startup founder, leveraging visibility and cross-functional experience to pursue bold opportunities.
#mid-career
Writing
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

Juggling 3 freelance jobs works for me. It's stressful at times, but I'm my own boss, and my businesses are thriving.

After being laid off, transitioned to freelancing—writing, piano teaching, and portrait photography—and maintained self-employment for ten years.
Food & drink
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
1 month ago

How I Left Corporate America and Found New Purpose at Jackson's Old Chatham House - Food & Beverage Magazine

A corporate executive left a 30-year printing career to buy and preserve an 80-year-old Hudson Valley tavern despite having no restaurant experience.
Data science
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

Solving world hunger with data

Curiosity and technical instincts can enable a transition from software development to data leadership, with risk-taking leading to long-term career payoff.
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I landed a job at an AI startup right out of college. Here's what you should do if you want to work in AI.

Big Tech internships build a strong technical foundation that enables graduates to transition into AI startups for faster learning, impactful work, and equity upside.
Remote teams
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I was called back into the JPMorgan office. My family has had to adjust, but I trust the company.

Jitender Jain moved from Walmart to JPMorgan Chase and now works a three-day-in-office hybrid schedule while coordinating childcare and household duties with his wife.
Renovation
fromRemodelista
1 month ago

Blue-accented kitchen by Fariz Mamedov in Almaty, Kazakhstan

A 28-year-old from Kazakhstan transitioned from musician and journalism student to acclaimed interior designer, founding FM Interiors and gaining international recognition.
Careers
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

A former manager says a 5-month job hunt has her eyeing a pivot: 'I'm starting to get excited about not managing people'

Experienced managers face prolonged job searches, financial strain, and consider non-management roles due to hiring slowdowns and funding cuts.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I pivoted from software engineering to AI product management. Here are the 3 strategies I used to help me land the job.

A software engineer transitioned to AI product management by leveraging technical skills, self-education, projects, networking, internships, and a podcast platform to secure a role.
Business
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

An independent consultant shares why he opted out of climbing the corporate ladder

Will Oakley chose independent consulting for flexibility, building a network-based model and steady client pipeline since leaving Accenture in 2014.
#entrepreneurship
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Startup companies

I burned out after working at Deloitte, Salesforce, Yelp, and Cruise. The pressure was unsustainable, so I quit corporate.

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Startup companies

I burned out after working at Deloitte, Salesforce, Yelp, and Cruise. The pressure was unsustainable, so I quit corporate.

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Unemployed Gen Xer explains how he's trying to reinvent himself at 56

I started my career at IBM in digital marketing. My brother used to say to me, "You're always going to have a job." I've been through layoffs and worked at companies that shut down, but I never really had to look for a job in my role. My last position was as director of e-commerce at Badcock Home Furniture. I made $120,000 as my base salary.
Real estate
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I work in AI at Microsoft without a college degree. Before Big Tech, I was a metal singer.

A former deathcore frontman overcame homelessness to become a Microsoft global cloud and AI lead, applying his nonlinear music experiences to corporate work.
Mindfulness
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Psychic Medium John Edward Wants You to Trust Your Gut | Entrepreneur

Trusting intuition, betting on oneself, and relying on supportive people can enable career leaps, overcome skepticism, and foster personal growth.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
1 month ago

Meet the real Zaria Parvez: The social media manager who became the brand

Zaria Parvez transformed Duolingo's social presence, building massive followings and viral campaigns, then left to become DoorDash head of social.
#machine-learning
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

I'm a machine learning engineer at Amazon who anticipated the ML boom. Here's my advice for staying ahead.

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

I quit Amazon for a $400,000 AI job offer from Meta at 22. Here's how I got into the industry and my advice for others.

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

I'm a machine learning engineer at Amazon who anticipated the ML boom. Here's my advice for staying ahead.

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

I quit Amazon for a $400,000 AI job offer from Meta at 22. Here's how I got into the industry and my advice for others.

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

How Olympic swimmer Ryan Held is navigating a new lane at Goldman Sachs

With three world records and two Olympic gold medals under his belt in swimming, Ryan Held's new challenge isn't in the pool. It's at 200 West as an analyst in cyber risk at the elite investment bank Goldman Sachs. He's raced alongside teammates like Michael Phelps and Caeleb Dressel, yet when he started his new job this year, he admits he felt a bit like an underdog.
Business
#content-creation
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Social media marketing

I became a full-time content creator, but quit after I realized I was sacrificing my morals for a paycheck. It made me insecure and anxious.

fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
NYC music

I became a full-time content creator after getting laid off from my fintech job. TikTok basically pays my rent but I'm on edge every day.

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Social media marketing

I became a full-time content creator, but quit after I realized I was sacrificing my morals for a paycheck. It made me insecure and anxious.

fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
NYC music

I became a full-time content creator after getting laid off from my fintech job. TikTok basically pays my rent but I'm on edge every day.

Business
fromFortune
1 month ago

Accenture CEO Julie Sweet says Fortune 500s can survive AI. They have to be willing to reinvent themselves top to bottom

Julie Sweet leads Accenture and emphasizes practical AI adoption, transformative leadership during restructurings, strategic career pivots, and personal resilience informed by surviving cancer.
fromState of the Planet
1 month ago

Investing in Change: Monica Alonso Soria's Path to Columbia

I was super happy when I received the news. It was so unexpected because I knew that so many people were applying since it was the first M.S. in Climate Finance in the U.S. It was good news, not only for me, but also for the nonprofit sector. We don't have these two topics together in many universities. I'm working for an NGO that does worldwide conservation.
Environment
#ageism
fromPoynter
1 month ago

Can a print journalist become a TV reporter? Some face significant challenges. Others find success. - Poynter

They've already got the journalism part down, but they have to have the platform delivery down,
Miscellaneous
Television
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

Funny or failure? It's a fine line. - Harvard Gazette

Comedy demands continual risk, exposing timing, perspective and dignity to frequent rejection in pursuit of audience laughter.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I've worked at Amazon, HPE, Cisco, and Dell. Here's how the perks and work cultures stack up.

I didn't go to college. I joined the Army at 18 and served for nearly five years. After I got out, I worked the front desk at a gym. I kept seeing a group of guys who wore nice clothes and drove nice cars. I asked them what they did for work, and they told me they worked for CDW. Even though I had no experience working in tech, they helped me get hired in tech sales. I went to work for CDW in 2008.
Venture
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I'm the primary parent and work multiple jobs while my husband pursues his dream. How do I get him to do his part?

For Love & Money is a column from Business Insider answering your relationship and money questions. This week, a reader feels she's the only one working hard while her husband pursues his dream job. Our columnist spoke with personal finance author Ramit Sethi, who suggested having a series of conversations. Have a question for our columnist? Write to For Love & Money using this Google form.
Relationships
fromSoccer News
1 month ago

Southgate not looking for managerial return amid strange Poland links - Soccer News

"I'm enjoying my life," Southgate told the PA news agency when quizzed about a potential return to management. "I've got quite a lot on. "I'm in the middle of writing a book, I've got several business interests. I do some work on leadership, help with some young coaches. "But I've also got time to travel and play a bit of golf, play a bit of paddle tennis, so yeah, I'm very much enjoying that balance."
Soccer (FIFA)
#tech-industry
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Tech industry

I've worked in tech for 10 years and want to leave the industry

Melody Koh expresses a desire to leave the tech industry due to its current challenges and her dissatisfaction with the decline in innovation.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Tech industry

I'm a software engineer who spent nearly 7 years at Twitter before joining OpenAI. Here's how I got hired and why I love it.

Jigar Bhati transitioned from Twitter to OpenAI for a smaller, startup-like work environment.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Tech industry

I'm a software engineer who spent nearly 7 years at Twitter before joining OpenAI. Here's how I got hired and why I love it.

Mental health
fromAol
1 month ago

I burned out in my Big Tech dream job and quit. Life is too short to be chasing paychecks and titles.

Annie Lu left Atlassian after two years due to burnout and structural changes, realizing that well-being is more important than a corporate title.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I burned out working at consulting firms like KPMG and became a stay-at-home dad. I feel some guilt, but I'm glad I left.

Transitioning to a stay-at-home dad was a thoughtful decision focused on family values over salary.
UX design
fromMedium
4 months ago

Global UX Isn't a Language Problem. It's a System Problem.

Cultural differences influence design approaches and expectations in UX.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I pivoted my tech career to focus on AI. Now I make $6,400 a week - but I care more about staying relevant than the money.

Mostofa Adib Shakib pivoted from traditional software engineering to AI skills, earning $6,400 weekly as an AI contractor.
Real estate
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I earn over $260,000 as a CEO, but I'm still a HENRY. Big titles don't always mean big wealth.

High earners can still face financial insecurity due to lifestyle inflation and career choices.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Joanna Donnelly and Met Eireann: 'I never intended to be coy about why I quit my dream job. I wanted to share exactly what happened'

The decision to walk away from delivering weather forecasts garnered an unexpected emotional response from the audience.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

The foremost expert on happiness thinks your ambition is making you miserable

Arthur Brooks, known for his diverse career and friendships with prominent figures, faces personal happiness challenges which inspire his studies on the topic.
Mental health
Writing
fromHackernoon
4 years ago

From Jock to VP: Using Your Sports Experience to Build a Career | HackerNoon

The washed up jock stereotype often reflects a reality where athletes struggle to find purpose after sports.
Women
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Nathan Chen says he won't defend his Olympic title at Milano Cortina Games

Nathan Chen will not defend his Olympic title and is pursuing a career in medicine after achieving significant success in figure skating.
fromThe Globe and Mail
2 months ago

I'm switching careers. How can I effectively rebrand with my network?

When you're thinking about how you want to rebrand yourself, it's not just about your aesthetic or your job title - it's about realigning your public image with who you are becoming professionally and personally.
Careers
Television
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'I made 247,000 in tennis... so not a lot': Conor Niland on the true cost of competitive sport

Conor Niland transitioned from professional tennis to commercial property and writing after a modest earnings career in competitive sports.
#tennis
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Television

Money Talks: 'Everything about the working world - even the printer - was new to me': Tennis pro Conor Niland on his transition to an office 9-5

fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Television

Money Talks: 'Everything about the working world - even the printer - was new to me': Tennis pro Conor Niland on his transition to an office 9-5

Film
fromIndependent
2 months ago

How Liam Neeson revitalised his career by playing action-hero image for laughs in 'The Naked Gun'

Aging action stars highlight the limitations of age in their roles, calling for a career transition.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I broke into tech after being a stay-at-home mom with no prior experience. Now I have my dream job and a stable income for my kids.

After enrolling in a cybersecurity boot camp, I landed a contracting position that paid me about three times my previous earnings, and within two years, I reached a six-figure salary.
Women
#son-heung-min
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I got a job within 30 days by sending personalized slide decks in place of cover letters. See how I did it.

To stand out in my job applications, I decided to pivot from recruiting to sales by using visual decks instead of traditional cover letters, I personalized every slide using each company's branding.
Careers
UX design
fromMedium
4 months ago

Global UX Isn't a Language Problem. It's a System Problem.

Adapting design from a maximalist to a minimalist approach is essential for success in different cultural markets.
Washington Nationals
fromRiggo's Rag
2 months ago

One-time Washington player rising fast as unexpected coaching star with NFC rival

Shaun Dion Hamilton successfully transitioned from player to coach, thriving in his new role with the Detroit Lions.
Fashion & style
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Lady Gaga digs Tommy Breeze hats and so do plenty of others

Tommy Breeze transitioned from a casual hat wearer to a successful hat designer, driven by personal experiences and self-expression through headwear.
Digital life
fromZDNET
2 months ago

1 in 3 Americans ask ChatGPT to help them find a new job, study finds

One in three Americans uses AI tools like ChatGPT for career changes, reflecting shifts in the job market.
fromMedium
1 year ago

I Spy Something New...

In the new year, I'm transitioning from my general partner role at GV into a venture partner role, focusing less on new deals and more on existing portfolio projects.
Venture
Science
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I went from being an astronaut to a desk job and have no regrets

A former NASA astronaut spent 337 days in space, completed five spacewalks, and now works in the private sector.
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