3 Times I Stepped Out of My Comfort Zone in IT (And How It Made Me Better)

Send us a text Most of us like to stay in our comfort zones — it feels safe, predictable, and easy. But looking back on my IT career, the biggest growth came when I stepped out of mine. In this episode, I break down the three career moves that pushed me the hardest, why they were so intimidating at the time, and how each one shaped me into the IT professional I am today. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: •How my first IT role taught me to thrive under pressure •Why moving from helpdesk to ...
Most of us like to stay in our comfort zones — it feels safe, predictable, and easy. But looking back on my IT career, the biggest growth came when I stepped out of mine.
In this episode, I break down the three career moves that pushed me the hardest, why they were so intimidating at the time, and how each one shaped me into the IT professional I am today.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
•How my first IT role taught me to thrive under pressure
•Why moving from helpdesk to desktop support expanded my skills
•How jumping into networking gave me the confidence to take on bigger challenges
•The mindset shifts that helped me succeed in each transition
Whether you’re just starting out in IT or thinking about your next move, these lessons can help you grow faster and push past fear.
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