It is OK to Pivot in a New Direction
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So Broadus, What do you know about pivoting?
Well, as some of you may know I came from a long career in banking, 14 years to be exact.
All I wanted was to become a Branch Manager. I mean that was so exciting to me!
To be able to lead a team and customers to financial success was the end game!
I thought to myself If I can only make it to a 50k salary that would be life for me. I was in the money!!
Now, to tell the truth, I started my career making $8.50 an hour, so this was a life's work for me to get to that level.
Now, there is nothing wrong with a 50k salary at all. I do realize that this is a dream for others in other countries as well, but I knew I wanted more out of life, my purpose, and more financial stability.
But, to pivot into a new career at the age of 33 was crazy right?
I mean, like I've spent all of my time trying to make it into this industry only to have an idea pop up that I'm supposed to do something else?
After speaking to a few friends, I realize that it is not the end for me to pivot, it is only the beginning and man let me tell you!
Not only did I discover a new purpose, but I discovered things inside of myself that I did not know was there.
Understanding that pivoting for me would lead to a brighter future, pushed me into it even more and the same can be for you!
The tech industry is exploding more specifically in the cloud. Even if you are already in the tech industry, you can still pivot and merge your way into a field that will only help you grow!
Meet Mojisola, a cybersecurity enthusiast and consultant who realized that it was time for her to embrace and pivot into the cloud!
Listen to her story as she talks about how knew it was time for her to learn new things and make a pivot to add to her skill set!
See! It is ok to find a new direction!
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4 年Chip, I was part of the first the beginning of the great change to Managed Services and Cloud. I vividly remember a great hire that knew nothing about our new industry. I would follow people you like, true and respect regardless of the company.
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4 年I've been coached that it's best to pivot to a very similar role in a different industry, or stay within the same industry, and pivot to a new role, but not to attempt to make both pivots at the same time. Thoughts?
How can I help?
4 年He twisted those ankles, lol.