DEV Community

Cover image for Changing Careers Into Tech: Why Perseverance and Mindset Matter

Changing Careers Into Tech: Why Perseverance and Mindset Matter

Rita Correia on February 12, 2021

2020 was the year of change for all of us. We had to adapt to a new reality, where draconian words like “lockdown” and “pandemic” became the new no...
Collapse
 
brendamichellle profile image
Brenda Michelle •

Amazing Post! I can relate to your story and your tips are great. I agree a lot of it comes down to mindset. I wanted to switch careers into tech for a while before I actually committed and jumped in. We have to believe in ourselves and keep going.

Collapse
 
ritaxcorreia profile image
Rita Correia •

Thank you Brenda! Absolutely - I find that mindset is definitely one of the most important things. I still struggle with that some days to be honest, but it helps looking back to all the things I know now that I cried over some months ago 😅

Collapse
 
debrakayeelliott profile image
Debra-Kaye Elliott •

"If changing careers into tech is something you're currently attempting, DO NOT GIVE UP!" -> This especially is speaking to me right now. It has been a struggle in the learning process and I've contemplated giving up. Posts like these are what keep me going. Hopefully sometime this year I'll land my first front end role too :).

Collapse
 
ritaxcorreia profile image
Rita Correia •

I’m so glad Debra-Kaye! These were the kind of posts that kept me going too. I got my fingers crossed for you!

Collapse
 
yesii22 profile image
Yesenia Galindo • • Edited

As a female pursuing a career in tech, I can totally relate. I learned to embrace those moments of weakness when I felt like giving up. The destination matters, but the journey getting there is how we build character. Thank you for sharing this, Rita. :)

Collapse
 
ritaxcorreia profile image
Rita Correia •

You’re more than welcome - wishing you all the best!!

Collapse
 
beendra profile image
Alexandra •

Great post! A lot of this resonated with me as I am just starting to change my career path to tech and I too usually go with the path of least resistance. A lot of what I have been learning has been taking me out of my comfort zone because I'm struggling a little with some of the material. Thank you for the motivation to persevere!

Collapse
 
ritaxcorreia profile image
Rita Correia •

You’re welcome Alexandra! So glad this helped in some way. ☺️Remember even though some things might not be clicking yet, they will eventually make sense. Keep going!!!

Collapse
 
luispinheiro profile image
Luis Pinheiro •

Nice post!

Collapse
 
ritaxcorreia profile image
Rita Correia •

Thanks Luis!

Collapse
 
rachaelt profile image
Rachael Thomas •

"You can be anything you want to be, if you work hard enough and keep persevering" - yes!! Thank you for sharing this and congrats on the new role!

Collapse
 
ritaxcorreia profile image
Rita Correia •

You’re welcome and Thanks Rachael!

Collapse
 
wilmerarturo profile image
Wilmer Morales •

I loved the read this 🙌🏻

Collapse
 
ritaxcorreia profile image
Rita Correia •

I’m so glad you liked it