Comment by giantg2
"What cool skill or project interests you, but feels out of reach?"
A job where I can support my family and feel valued/respected. I think that would be cool.
"What cool skill or project interests you, but feels out of reach?"
A job where I can support my family and feel valued/respected. I think that would be cool.
Usually, a good way to start is to try working for just getting experience (directly ask to people who are working in your desired field to till you get one). Maybe work for free for first couple of months and make connection and get an idea how things work...
Yes. I could theoretically do just about anything, with a reasonable amount of ramp up time. And am interested in many things. Even willing to study ahead of time for free.
Yet, my main obstacle these days is gatekeeping by others. People won’t let you work in a field without previous experience (in the exact thing) or significant credentials. Seems to have gotten worse over time, although ageism may contribute.
Not to mention the more interesting, the more popular, and less likely you can get in the club—inversely proportional. Hobbies are fun though.