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A shift into sales can prove challenging for tech workers who are accustomed to logic and structure; for example, a software engineer who transitioned to sales overwhelmed a potential client with technical jargon, showcasing the difficulties in adapting to a less rigid, more socially-driven profession. As the job market contracts, some turn to manual labor—some, like the former programmer turned ride-share driver, feel lighter without the burden of corporate ambitions.