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At the beginning of 2015 I was a Director in the non-profit sector, 13 years into my career. My days revolved around crisis intervention and violence prevention. I kept people alive and was well respected in my field. A mom of two, flying solo, people thought I was brave, stubborn... and a little insane... to step out on the ledge of career change. Come on out on the ledge and humble yourself with me. It'll make you a better engineer.
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In her talk "From Director to Intern: Changing Careers as a Single Mom" presented at RailsConf 2016, Teresa Martyny shares her personal journey of transitioning from a well-established career in the non-profit sector to pursuing a career in software engineering. She emphasizes themes of humility and audacity, discussing the challenges she faced as a single mother navigating a significant career change. Teresa's background includes a degree in anthropology and early work in technology, which eventually led her to volunteer work and a leadership role in the non-profit sector. Despite the difficulties, including feelings of imposter syndrome and the daunting prospect of education and employment in tech, she decided to enroll in a coding boot camp. Key Points: - **Background in Non-Profit**: Teresa shares how she started her career in tech, then shifted to non-profit work, helping to modernize the technological infrastructure of organizations focused on domestic violence. - **Career Change Decision**: After a decade and a half in non-profits, she felt the need to return to programming, leading to her enrollment in Dev Bootcamp. - **Family Challenges**: As a single mom, she had to balance her responsibilities with the rigorous demands of boot camp. - **Mentorship and Community**: Throughout her journey, she found community support essential. She mentored others and emphasized the importance of asking questions to foster a learning environment. - **Internship Experience**: After completing the boot camp, she secured an internship at Omada Health, which aligned with her values and provided a supportive workplace environment. - **Overcoming Obstacles**: Teresa highlighted the importance of celebrating failures as learning experiences and maintaining self-care during her challenging journey. - **Final Reflections**: She concludes with a reminder for others to embrace challenges, understand that setbacks are part of the learning process, and to support one another in their journeys. The main takeaway from Teresa's talk is the encouragement for individuals to take risks, be humble in asking questions, and recognize that support systems play a crucial role in personal and professional growth. Her story exemplifies the idea that success is a journey filled with challenges but also opportunities for learning and connection with others.
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