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Mentors’ Influence: Changing Career Path Decisions?

Discover diverse career growth stories and coding journeys in "Mentors & Mentorships" on The Daily Byte. Get inspired! 💻🌟

Tell us about a time when a mentor's advice or encouragement changed your perspective or decision regarding your career path. How did it shape your future choices?

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Erin A Olinick

Years ago, I expressed my doubts about pursuing a desired graduate certificate due to challenges like distance, cost, and managing it alongside full-time work. In response, my mentor said, "You've told me all the reasons why you can't; now tell me why you can." 🤯 So simple, but it completely shifted my perspective.