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Superpowers Unlocked

· One min read
Alison Combes
Alison Combes
Technical Writer

🦸🏻‍♀️ I switched careers… but kept the cape!

They often call it “starting over”, but really it’s just a new chapter, not a whole new book.

Yes, the job title changed, so did the domain. But I didn’t show up empty-handed...

Turns out I smuggled in some superpowers, like:

  • đź’Ą Finding clarity in the chaos
  • đź’Ą Making things useful, not just clear
  • đź’Ą Noticing the gaps others skip past
  • đź’Ą Holding the big picture without losing the details

These weren’t skills I picked up from a course. They came from years of working, observing, learning, and adapting.

In my previous role, for example, I used those strengths to stay aware of what was happening within the company, quickly finding the right information to help colleagues move forward.

So, I might look like a “junior” on paper, but I’m definitely not a blank slate.

Career switching isn’t like pressing reset. It’s catching a new wind in your sails, but the instincts come with you.

🚀 If you’re switching careers, remember: you’re not starting from scratch. And don’t forget your superpowers!

Illustration of a superhero figure symbolizing transferable skills in a career change.

Note: originally posted to LinkedIn