Career Panel: Is It Time to Quit Tech? Discover Other Careers Worth a Look

Is it time to quit the volatile world of tech and work in another industry? A panel of non-tech workers makes the case.
About this Event

Over 460,000 technology professionals have been laid off since the beginning of 2022, with more than 3,000 companies having also axed staff in 2024. Technology executives are reversing their hiring priorities, stressed by high interest rates, persistent inflation, geopolitical uncertainty, and economic ambiguity. The rise of artificial intelligence is further inspiring technology companies to go in different directions, with all industries seeing some effect.

Technology has always been known for it's high salaries, free food, great perks, and promise of generational wealth. Yet, economic disruptions have brought pause for many workers who seek something more stable and wonder whether it's time to move on to other industries.

So what's out there? If you're a technology professional tired of the ups and downs, this webinar is for you. We've assembled a panel of professionals across non-tech industries to answer the question of whether life is better. Our participants include those in law, teaching, construction, and government work.

You'll learn:

The myths and the realities of joining these careers, including the benefits and risks you inherit
What educational credentials you'll need to break in—and where tech skills do and don't help
What opportunities exist in these industries today and how you can take advantage
And so much more!

RSVP today and discover the opportunities available to you in these uncertain economic times.

Note that your attendance in this webinar does not establish a working relationship with any of the participants. If they provide their contact information, you can reach out.

About the Panel

Michelle Ta is the founder of Asian Connections Hub, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, and Sunnyside, a mental health and wellness app under the non-profit section 501(c)(3) Asian Connections Hub. She oversees the organization and the product design teams for both organizations. She's always had a passion for tech, community building, and non-profit work and it inspired her to carry those passions through the work I do to bring ACH and Sunnyside to life. She graduated from UW-Milwaukee with a B.S. in Information Science and Technology with no specific tech path, but somehow it led me here to work and lead a non profit organization. Connect with Michelle at https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellequynhnhita/.
Josh Beaty is the Corporate Director of Marketing at MeriCal®, a manufacturer in the dietary supplement industry. Based out of Southern California, Josh has built a successful career in the wellness sector using paid, social, organic, and performance marketing tactics to drive new customers and build retention. Connect with Josh at https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshbeaty/.
Yash Voltaire is an HR and talent professional in the oil and gas industry, helping build teams at Motiva Enterprises, an exclusive licensee to Shell and Phillips 66. Formerly at Deloitte, Yash joined his current industry in 2023. Connect with him at https://www.linkedin.com/in/yashvoltaire/.
Alexander Quebec is a Certified Financial Counselor for Patelco Credit Union, helping families achieve financial well-being. Formerly in retail, Alexander made the transition seven years ago and has grown in responsibilities since. Connect with him at https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderquebec/.

ABOUT ALBERT'S LIST

Albert's List is a job search utility serving 47,000+ members located in the San Francisco Bay Area. We connect recruiters, hiring managers, working professionals, career coaches, and more to accelerate job search opportunities in tech and beyond. Join our community today at bit.ly/findyournextjob.

SPONSOR AN ALBERT'S LIST EVENT

Our events regularly attract 250+ attendees and our members span across different industries and backgrounds. Our attendees are from companies and startups such as Google, Salesforce, Twitter, Roblox, Verkada, Rippling, Lyra Health, Discord, Gong.io, Square, Affirm, Adobe, VMware, Dropbox, Atlassian, Tesla, Instacart, Notion, Coinbase, Airbnb, Blind, Robinhood, Eventbrite, Slack, Flexport, Betterup, Crunchbase, Wish, Stripe, Twitch and many more.

If you're interested in being a part of our events, reach out at [email protected].