
After seven years in accounting, should I move into UX design?
The decision did not begin with resigning. A twelve-week project, repeated outside feedback, and a paid internal pilot showed what the next step could actually be.
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A choice becomes harder when your own priorities are mixed with other people’s expectations. Start by separating them and finding a small, reversible way to learn more.
Do not limit the choice to keeping everything or abandoning everything. Separate your priorities, design a reversible experiment, and choose when to reassess.

The decision did not begin with resigning. A twelve-week project, repeated outside feedback, and a paid internal pilot showed what the next step could actually be.
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The family's concerns about money and security were made concrete. Before four months of savings ran out, outside feedback and an actual paid path were tested.
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The offer paid more but added an hour of daily travel. The decision came after family care, real responsibility, and the commute were all tested.
Read the storyBefore pushing for an answer, separate what is driving the decision from what you most need to protect.
Try the one-minute exerciseInstead of hunting for the right answer, compare what each option gives you and what it asks of you.
Try the one-minute exerciseThis isn’t a personality test. It’s a quick look at how you begin decisions and what could make your process stronger.
Try the one-minute exercise