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What Career Switchers Misunderstand About Stability in Tech
When people think about switching careers into tech, they usually say one thing:
“I just want something stable.”
Totally fair.
But here’s what most career switchers misunderstand:
Stability in tech doesn’t come from one job.
It comes from skills and leverage.
The common mistake
Many people compare tech to their current job and think:
- “Tech companies do layoffs”
- “The market seems volatile”
- “My current role feels safer”
What they’re really comparing is:
- Known discomfort vs unknown opportunity
Familiarity doesn’t equal stability.
It just feels predictable.
What stability actually looks like in tech
In tech, stability isn’t about staying in one company for 20 years.
It’s about:
- Having skills that transfer across companies
- Being able to re-enter the market quickly
- Not being locked into one industry or employer
- Having options when things change
That’s a very different kind of security.
Why tech feels “less stable” from the outside
Tech moves fast.
That visibility makes change obvious.
But what most people don’t see is this:
- Engineers who get laid off often land faster
- Skills carry across roles and industries
- Demand shifts, but it rarely disappears
Instability is loud.
Opportunity is quieter.
The real tradeoff career switchers face
Traditional roles often offer:
- Short-term predictability
- Long-term ceilings
Tech offers:
- Short-term uncertainty
- Long-term optionality
Neither is “right” for everyone.
But they’re not the same thing.
A better question to ask yourself
Instead of: “Is tech stable?”
Ask:
“If my job disappeared tomorrow, how quickly could I adapt?”
That’s real stability.
If you’re considering a career switch into tech, don’t just optimize for comfort today.
Think about leverage, skills, and options over the next 5 - 10 years.
That’s where stability actually comes from.
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