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# [Here's How to Switch From the Humanities to Tech](https://blog.tarynmcmillan.com/heres-how-to-switch-from-the-humanities-to-tech?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Switching careers is an exciting but scary adventure. Most of us will change jobs every few years, but how many of us pick up roots and change industries completely? A few years back, I decided to take the plunge and leave my Humanities background b...

Jun 30, 2021 · 12 min read · blog.tarynmcmillan.com  
Updated Aug 18, 2021  
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## Written by

[Taryn McMillan](https://hashnode.com/@tarynwritescode)

@tarynwritescode · Ontario, Canada

  
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I am a Unity C# developer, educator, and writer from Canada.

## Responses 3

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[brucce tran](https://hashnode.com/@bruccetran)

[Jun 10, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/heres-how-to-switch-from-the-humanities-to-tech/60dcf4b70970dd75de76e9a2/comment/62a37981a2c282d2d83775c2)

This is so good. Thank you for breaking it into details. Good work.

[brucce tran](https://hashnode.com/@bruccetran)

[Jun 10, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/heres-how-to-switch-from-the-humanities-to-tech/60dcf4b70970dd75de76e9a2/comment/62a37902a2c282d2d83775b8)

Thanks for the very useful information. I also have many difficulties at work but have not found a solution yet.

[Raif Shareef](https://hashnode.com/@raif)

[Sep 20, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/heres-how-to-switch-from-the-humanities-to-tech/60dcf4b70970dd75de76e9a2/comment/6148489a17da986cea6475ad)

This is so comprehensively written! There are so many valuable takeaways, especially about transferable skills and wearing the non-tech background badge.

[Taryn McMillan](https://hashnode.com/@tarynwritescode)

[Sep 20, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/heres-how-to-switch-from-the-humanities-to-tech/60dcf4b70970dd75de76e9a2/comment/6148489a17da986cea6475ad#reply-6148877e699fe76cd348481e)

Thank you! I'm glad you found it useful. It was fun to write and gave a me a chance to reflect back on my journey so far. :)