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Greenhomemaker's avatar

So well documented, the ups and downs of a career shift are never easy. The "why" is the most important aspect of it. You've done so well in two years of your "shifting time". I took a lot more years but happy to have found my space as well. Very relatable journey and kudos for taking the leap! We need as many on this train as we can :)

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Sailee's avatar

Thank you! Would love to know about your journey too :)

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SUDHA RAO's avatar

Sailee,what a honest and real journey . I used to read on and off your NL and started incorporating little changes in my daily habits(for a toddler at home, so time constrains). I have been mulling some life decisions and your post gave me such a clarity on what to do next. I am sort of jealous of you that you took such a clear and brave decision at such a young age.

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Sailee's avatar

Thank you so much, Sudha. It makes me so glad to hear that my posts mattered in such a beautiful way. :)

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Rakhi Kurup's avatar

Just wow Sailee!

The hand drawn journey and such beautiful handwriting.

So happy for you that you found your calling.

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Leslie Guelcher's avatar

You are an incredible storyteller. I’m on my 3rd career transition and this one finally resonates. I have now subscribed to follow your journey and look forward to hearing where you meander off to next.

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Sailee's avatar

Thanks, Leslie! :)

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Aditi Taswala's avatar

Incredible! Thank you for sharing your journey ♥️

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Arvind Gupta's avatar

Sailee very well written and inspiring।

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Avinash Shenoy's avatar

Super inspiring! This was a lovely read. Fills me with so much positivity.

More power to you!

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Swati's avatar

This just came out at the right time. I had been meaning to document my transition, but couldn’t get myself to.

I have found the Communities part in my new career the hardest, personally. And secondly, coming to terms with that fact that the thing that earned me money was going to be different - so at any given point, I might be balancing 2 acts - one for money & the other for myself. Atleast, for now. My journey only just started, so part of the process. 😊

Apologies for a long message

but your post really hit home and got me reflecting on my own journey. 😊

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Sailee's avatar

That's lovely, Swati. Hope you find the community that will take you through :)

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Aditi Jain's avatar

This is the best thing I've read all week, Sailee! What a wonderful journey, and so well captured. This resonated completely - "I’d mostly always done what I was good at, never giving much thought to what I wanted to do".

More power to you... You are doing important work, and you're killing it!

- A fellow career transitioner

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Sailee's avatar

Welcome to the gang :)

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Doel's avatar

So well articulated, Sailee. And loved the drawings too! Thank you for sharing your journey

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Brijesh Kartha's avatar

Love that two year summary!!!

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Rohan Banerjee's avatar

Super piece, Sailee! More power to you. :D

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Vivek Karna's avatar

Such an engaging read, Sailee despite being long-form, it held my attention throughout. It takes real courage to step off a thriving, familiar path and follow your heart into something unconventional. Wishing you all the strength and success ahead!

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Deepti's avatar

As a person who is trying to gather courage to leap off at Climate station.. this resonated really well...thank you for writing this

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