Changing career: my personal Experience

Demola Adebowale
2 min readAug 4, 2023

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Eight years ago, I made a life-changing decision to pursue a new career path. Deep down, I had always harbored a passion for programming, yet somehow I found myself trapped in the banking industry’s sales department. But as they say, fulfillment is the key to a satisfying life.

The desire to become a programmer burned within me, so I took a leap of faith. I embarked on a journey of learning and self-discovery, determined to unlock my true potential. Despite the challenges that lay ahead, I knew that pursuing my passion would lead me to a more fulfilling and purposeful existence.

Leaving behind the familiar shores of banking, I delved into the vast realm of programming. I immersed myself in coding languages, algorithms, and problem-solving techniques. Each line of code I wrote, every hurdle I overcame, fueled my ambition to succeed in this new field.

It wasn’t an easy transition, but I persisted. I embraced the challenges, the late nights spent debugging, and the moments of frustration that turned into victorious breakthroughs. With each milestone reached, I felt a sense of fulfillment like never before.

Today, I stand proud as a programmer, having turned my long-held dream into a reality. The joy I find in my work, the exhilaration of solving complex problems, and the endless possibilities that lie ahead affirm that I made the right choice.

Fulfillment is indeed the key, and I am grateful for the courage to pursue my passion and forge a path that aligns with my true aspirations. It is never too late to embark on a journey of self-discovery and find the career that sets your soul on fire.
#becoming #careerchange

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Demola Adebowale

FullStack, Data & Machine Learning Engineer. Co-Founder @brvcase. I love to share #Codes #Tech and #Stories Check my profile @ https://fadebowaley.github.io