A place on the tree
Learning a new field to change careers
Spending substantial time learning an unfamiliar field with the aim of making a living in it and moving into a new career. The path may begin with excitement and experimentation before a clear professional future has taken shape.
2 people have stood here
Does this feel close to something you’ve lived? Tell your own part. What you tell becomes your Ember, and it stays yours.
Nearby on the tree
- Gaining confidence in unfamiliar creative work1
- Feeling uncertain about career prospects in a changing job market2
- Learning a new language for workplace communication1
- Leaving a career because the pay no longer covered living costs1
- Receiving a higher-paying job offer from another company1
- Feeling like an outsider in a new workplace1
Only the place shows here. What people told stays theirs.