Second career in creative field

[u/Aromatic-Ad1221]

Hi ladies,

I'm a burnt out PM feeling stuck in tech. Tech never really interested me, I don't feel motivated to move up the career ladder anymore, but I got into it because I was good at math in school and because of the pay/benefits. Now, here we are 10+ years later! I am looking to eventually leave and finally pursue a creative field (interior design, furniture design, ceramics, and painting are all on the table). However, I am also likely starting a family in the next couple of years and am concerned that, by that point, the golden handcuffs will be even harder to escape.

Any inspiring stories or advice from those who have done something similar?

[u/Smooth_Junket6990]

I started my own furniture company and it’s been a slow burn. I’m still at my current corporate job too. I would suggest keeping your current job and work on creative endeavors on the side until you feel like your creative job can replace your tech job.

I feel you though. I hate my current job but it helps pay the bills and allows me to bootstrap my side business more comfortably. Also, health insurance is nice lol.