I previously worked in cyber security. Great job as a PM for
a start up in the space. Great industry, for the most part. I loved the tech. But it just got boring.
At the same time I was running an environmentally focused project on the side that I really enjoyed and was starting to take off commercially.
One day I just decided to jump into it full-time.
Now I must stress, I am incredibly fortunate 30 year old, no massive student debts, large mortgages, kids, etc. In some ways, this was one of the biggest contributing factors in the decision. Sure, doing good is nice, but we all need to survive.
The reason I'm posting though, is that the project went full circle, and is now what I brand as a tech company (non-profit) with an environmental focus. I put this down to my background in tech.
Moral of my story (I think), is that most humans all long to do something new and different, but typically head back towards what we are good at. I'm just hoping I don't get bored this time around...
Could you please share a bit more about the environmental focus of your tech (non-profit) company? Really interested in tech with environmental applications, hence curious about your story!
At the same time I was running an environmentally focused project on the side that I really enjoyed and was starting to take off commercially.
One day I just decided to jump into it full-time.
Now I must stress, I am incredibly fortunate 30 year old, no massive student debts, large mortgages, kids, etc. In some ways, this was one of the biggest contributing factors in the decision. Sure, doing good is nice, but we all need to survive.
The reason I'm posting though, is that the project went full circle, and is now what I brand as a tech company (non-profit) with an environmental focus. I put this down to my background in tech.
Moral of my story (I think), is that most humans all long to do something new and different, but typically head back towards what we are good at. I'm just hoping I don't get bored this time around...