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Ep. 20: David Brown - MA in Religion Turned Software Development Manager

Episode 5 of the The Work Seminar podcast, hosted by Jesse Butts, titled "Ep. 20: David Brown - MA in Religion Turned Software Development Manager" was published on May 18, 2022 and runs 36 minutes.

May 18, 2022 ·36m · The Work Seminar

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A self-described “case study in never deciding what I wanted to be when I grew up,” David found himself working in counseling before and after completing his MA in religion. It wasn’t the right fit, but at the time, he couldn’t quite articulate the underlying reasons why. Then four years after grad school, his career moved in mysterious ways. The state changed its professional licensure requirements for counseling, meaning David could either pursue a second master’s in a field that he h...

A self-described “case study in never deciding what I wanted to be when I grew up,” David found himself working in counseling before and after completing his MA in religion. It wasn’t the right fit, but at the time, he couldn’t quite articulate the underlying reasons why. 

Then four years after grad school, his career moved in mysterious ways. The state changed its professional licensure requirements for counseling, meaning David could either pursue a second master’s in a field that he had no passion for or look elsewhere for employment. 

Instead of starting with what existing skills he could transfer to a new job, he contemplated where an introvert like him could flourish. A little freelancing and a web development certification later, he began a career in software development that has grown into management. 

Had David not put in the work of self-discovery that culminated in an introversion epiphany, he might not have found a career that suits his personality and strengths.

Books & other resources mentioned

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain

Where to find David’s freelance and non-work writing

David’s Freelance Portfolio

Unobtrusive Lucidity — David’s thoughts on faith, art, and culture

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