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Katie • Edited

Can you use your coding experience to get a "fancier" version of your previous job?

I "came up from the mailroom" being in a series of not-officially-a-programmer roles pertaining to data entry and clicking buttons configuring departmental systems for even-less-technical peers. Don't knock "typing fast" as a way to get into tech while getting paid. Look for the word "database" but not "SQL." Usually that's data entry and system configuration.

Also, some people manage to do this through help desk and call center roles. Folks with A/V experience like recording church music often do on-prem tech support.

Like...cloud companies along the lines of Squarespace often need people who can "web" to be stationed at the chat. I have a friend who works for an alarm company and has picked up tech skills.

And universities need in-person help and a lot of help doing "course building" putting syllabi online for professors right now.

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Writing to say refresh -- I edited and added a few ideas.