Breaking Into Tech With A Bachelors in Sociology
My minor in psychology helped too
As everyone young person does, I began to look for my dream life on TikTok.
Bare with me.
Transitioning into tech has been a very long road for me. Mostly because I had (and at times still have) no idea what I want to do.
Here are some things I do know
- I need to work remotely (for various reasons)
- I need flexibility
- I need a livable wage (80k +)
- I no longer want to navigate office politics
My Background
I’ve worked primarily in mental health. From psychiatric units to elementary schools, I’ve seen a little bit of everything.
Dealing with families and children in crisis mode exposed me to things no one should ever be exposed to at work.
During my time on a psych ward I saw people hurt daily.
My situation then didn’t allow for much freedom, or so I thought.
The Transition
As I began to heal from work trauma I began to visualize the life I wanted.
From early morning affirmations to studying neuropsychology, I began to realize what I wanted.
Previously, I didn’t have enough self-esteem to demand a higher salary, safe working conditions or simply a job that worked for me.
Learning self love helped me get to a point where I began to see a future that supported my life.
I began to find a path toward a life I designed.
I want; as previously stated in my lovely numbered list- many things.
Traditional jobs that are 9–5 and demand more of my mental strength than I can allow are a no for me.
I started learning code, then stopped. Then after another job went wrong I went back to my list.
I went back to the reason I want to transition into tech.
I want a challenge, I want to learn a new skill. For me that’s coding.
I want a high salary and remote availability. These perks are often found in tech.
While not always promised (grass is greener and so on) it can be done.
My desires meet at a career in tech. Being surrounded by techies in Seattle doesn’t help.
It’s time to design this dream life of mine, and not just watch it on TikTok.
I began to listen to my subconscious that kept telling me to invest in my desires.
I’m doing that now.
I have a clearer path.
Here’s to a curated life that supports my mental health.
