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Navigating Career Transitions - Stop Second Guessing and Let Go of Guilt by Lauren Auchter When navigating your career it's vital to evaluate whether it's time to take a new step and all to common to feel guilty about an impending change. Learn ways to refocus from guilt to appreciation as we walk through my winding career path and how I identified the right moments to make a change. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Lauren started her career in edtech as an educator at science museums and transitioned to the engineering side with the help of Thinkful's Engineering Flex program. She continues having a positive impact on education as a Senior Engineer and technical lead at Instructure creating accessible applications. When she's not coding you can find Lauren chasing her toddler or surrounded by her latest crafting endeavor.
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In her talk at Blue Ridge Ruby 2024, Lauren Auchter addresses "Navigating Career Transitions" by providing practical insights for individuals considering a change in their professional paths. The key focus is on shifting perspective from feeling guilty about career changes to appreciating the positive aspects of these transitions. **Key Points Discussed:** - **Understanding the Need for Change:** Auchter emphasizes the importance of self-reflection when deciding to pivot careers. She suggests evaluating career goals and considering what new opportunities could bring about personal growth. - **Questions to Ponder:** Key questions include identifying personal ambitions, assessing whether current skills are being utilized effectively, and defining what one hopes to achieve with a pivot. - **Discomfort and Growth:** Auchter discusses the inevitability of discomfort during transitions, advocating for acknowledging such feelings as part of the growth process. She encourages individuals to embrace discomfort rather than avoid it. - **Taking Small Steps:** The importance of testing new waters before fully committing to a career change is highlighted. Examples include networking, pursuing mentorship, and attending relevant events to gauge interest. - **Letting Go of Guilt:** Auchter encourages reframing guilt about transitions. By recognizing one’s right to pursue paths that align with personal happiness and career aspirations, individuals can move forward without being hindered by regret. **Significant Examples:** - Auchter shares her journey from education in science museums to becoming a Senior Engineer at Instructure, illustrating her various career pivots, including leaving the teaching field for software engineering due to burnout and pursuit of better opportunities. - She details smaller transitions, such as moving schools for better pay and alignment with her career goals, reflecting that financial considerations were valid drivers for her decisions. **Conclusions and Takeaways:** - Embrace change as a means to grow and reassess what each career pivot can bring to your life’s balance. Make networking a priority and practice reflection on personal feelings regarding career moves. - Understand that self-doubt and discomfort are normal components of navigating a career transition. A positive reframing of guilt is essential to making empowered decisions. - Build supportive networks that can provide insights and mentorship as you step into new roles. Overall, Auchter’s insights equip professionals with strategies to successfully navigate the complexities of career transitions.
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