Summary
After more than a decade of exploring the world as a user experience researcher, I found myself at a crossroads: continue in a traditional user research role or venture into something new. I chose the latter. Today I’m in the early stages of a legal career, having just wrapped up my second year of law school. Remembering how scary it initially felt to even consider a career pivot, I’m excited to share why I made a change, some of the humbling and sometimes funny moments along the way, and how the skills I developed in UX continue to set me up for success today. Whether you’re contemplating a transition of your own or just curious about what a non-traditional UX-to-something-else journey can look like, I hope my story offers insight, encouragement, and a bit of validation for wherever you are on your career path. And if you're considering a change, please know you’re not alone. There’s a whole community of us out here, cheering you on and excited to provide insight and empathy.
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