Changing Careers

How I changed my career. — Yes, you read it right, and I am still in theory an oleologist. As an oleologist, my work was to taste and evaluate olive oils, talk to the producers, do many tastings seminars and, write articles, social media posts and books about it. It is a job for a curious person, you need to research the producers and their history and olive oil…

Written by Ann Starovoitov My story is filled with pain and suffering (not really). But what you can find here is the opinion of a professional architect, obsessed with development and progress. The story is simple, but somehow unique. My decision was not easy for me, perhaps it will seem strange to someone. …

And I know why Before I get into it, I want to apologize for being gone all this time. I had many things to do from figuring out some career choices to working on selling my book. Anyway, I miss you all and I’ll do my best to write weekly. …

2022 has been the most terrifying and uncertain year of my life so far. Russia invaded my native land, Ukraine (and the war is STILL going on); I have a baby daughter, and I’m constantly learning how to cooperate with her. And, for dessert, I decided to change my career. …

Let me start with a boring throwback to my career. After I finished my masters in Physics, I traveled along one of the two naturally following pathways: a career in research or to teach. Having cleared a few major national-level examinations for teaching, I almost immediately landed a job as…

Someone would say that Mechanical engineering has nothing to do with programming, but for me it does. I would not say what is better for me, I really enjoy both. I actually have 8 years of experience in engineering, but programming was always attracting me, so I gave it a…

I know this might sound crazy to you. I am leaving the sexiest job of the century for something not known to all. I will like to share with you my reasons and journey on this path.

Chef on a Tugboat-A view from the galley window. #7 July 12, 2022-Madison, Tennessee How do you beat the heat in Nashville during the summer? I used to live in Northern Michigan; Traverse City to be specific. It is about four hours northwest of the Detroit area. Many people refer…