My guest today is trying to change careers now while he has a full-time job, a mortgage and two young kids. David Mock opens up about the challenges he's facing, his immediate concerns (will it work out?, will it be worth it?), and how he's getting through it all. Currently, David feels stuck and he shares how he's working on becoming a certified junior cybersecurity analyst, a new career that would provide personal growth, financial freedom and more flexibility. It could also secure his future in a growing field.Are you working on your career switch, too, like David? Here's hoping you can relate to any part of his story and that his experience and advice will motivate you to keep going. Episode Highlights:Feeling stuckLooking for growth and financial freedomWanting to change environments Researching a new fieldSecuring a better futureLearning from interviewsWhen going back to school is not an optionSelf-paced studying while having a full-time job and familyTaking time for self-careInternships and freelancingHow to deal with fear and self-doubt Find David Mock at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidkmock/Cisco program: Junior Cybersecurity Analyst Career PathOctober is Cybersecurity Awareness Month.Cybersecurity is a growing industry: https://blog.dol.gov/2023/09/22/see-yourself-in-cybersecurityMusic credit: TimMoor from Pixabay Podcast info:What's your career switch? What do you think about this episode and the show? Tell us at careerswitchpod.com. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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