My Tech Pivot

Many people ask me, “Why pivot to tech?” It’s a fair question.

I’m 48 years old. I’ve spent the last 13 years in my current field, and I earn a decent salary. From the outside, there’s no obvious reason to make a change. After all, if it’s not broken, why fix it?

But there’s more to the story.

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been “the tech guy.” The person friends, family, and coworkers call when their computer crashes, their phone won’t cooperate, or their PlayStation refuses to work. I’ve always been the one who figures things out, fixes problems, and enjoys doing it.

Looking back, the signs were always there.

Still, I got comfortable. Comfortable with my routine, my income, and my lifestyle. And with that comfort came hesitation. There was always that quiet fear in the background: What if I try and fail? What if I leave something stable behind and it doesn’t work out?

That fear kept me in place longer than I’d like to admit.

Eventually, though, something shifted. I realized that the bigger risk wasn’t failure, it was regret. I didn’t want to look back one day and wonder what might have happened if I had taken the chance. I didn’t want to say, “I could have worked in tech,” but never actually tried.

So I made a decision.

I would rather try and not succeed than never try at all.

This journey isn’t just about changing careers,it’s about proving to myself that it’s not too late to go after something I’ve always been drawn to. It’s about growth, curiosity, and stepping outside of my comfort zone.

One day, I’m going to say it with confidence:

“My name is Tony, and I work in tech.”

And when I do, I’ll know I earned it.