Changing Direction

Hey everyone,

Earlier this year, I quit my job as a software engineer and have spent the past few months getting back into action and reconnecting with myself after feeling incredibly burnt out and misaligned.

I spent the first part of this time figuring out who I am, what I want in life, and who I want to become. I also learned about and tried trading and explored various other ventures for a while, and eventually regained my energy, drive, and motivation. The road has not been easy. I got very sick the morning after my last day, was sick multiple times throughout this process, and struggled a lot with motivation and purpose.

Since then, I’ve realised that I really love working with data, making a difference, and using the skills and knowledge I’ve gained from studying computer science and computer engineering, as well as my experience as a software engineer for nearly two years, to solve problems. I still love technology and problem-solving, which is why I’ve discovered that data science and data engineering are the fields I’m truly passionate about. I’ve been refreshing my knowledge on various topics, working on my portfolio, and learning as much as I can to transition into this new career.

What I've come to realise is that it's okay to change directions when you know that you're going down the wrong path. Sometimes going in the wrong direction can help you see where you really need to be. If you keep driving in the wrong direction, you may be moving forward but you're moving away from where you actually want to go. If that's the case, it may be time to turn the wheel.

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Best regards,
Jacq van Jaarsveld