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Why Most Career Switchers Fail Before They Even Start (And Don’t Realize It)
I’ve talked to hundreds of people trying to make a career switch into tech.
Most don’t fail because they’re “not smart enough.”
Most fail before they even start and they don’t realize it.
Here’s what actually happens 👇
The real reason tech career changes fail
Most career switchers start with the wrong goal.
They say:
- “I want to learn to code”
- “I want to get into tech”
- “I want a remote job”
Those aren’t goals.
They’re intentions.
Strong career switchers start with:
- A specific role
- A specific outcome
- A clear timeline
Without that, everything feels overwhelming and it kills momentum.
The silent killer: treating tech like school
Most people subconsciously believe:
“If I just learn enough, I’ll be ready.”
So they:
- Watch random tutorials
- Jump between courses
- Learn bits of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React… with no direction
It feels productive.
But it’s not career-focused.
A tech career change isn’t about learning everything.
It's about learning the right things, in the right order, for the right outcome.
Another mistake no one talks about
Career switchers massively underestimate identity shift.
You’re not just learning skills.
You're becoming:
- Someone who thinks in systems
- Someone who solves problems publicly
- Someone who applies before they feel “ready”
That discomfort makes people quit quietly.
They don’t say “I quit.”
They just stop showing up.
What actually works instead
People who successfully change careers into tech do this:
- Pick one clear path (not “tech”, a role)
- Commit to a realistic weekly schedule
- Optimize for outcomes, not comfort
- Get feedback early instead of hiding
It’s less exciting.
It's far more effective.
Important reality check
If you’re thinking about a tech career change and it already feels confusing or heavy, that’s not a red flag.
It just means you don’t have a clear system yet.
And no one wins without one.
What do you think would stop you from starting or sticking with a career switch into tech?
Time?
Confidence?
Direction?
Fear of wasting effort?
There’s no wrong answer.
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Why Most Career Switchers Fail Before They Even Start (And Don’t Realize It)
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