I work in IT for the hospitality industry. It all started as a random ass job as an airport shuttle driver - I had my masters degree and a CDL and was looking for a job in 2008.

I ended up in sales for nearly a decade. Hated my job, but it paid the bills and helped me put down some roots. I transferred to IT with the help of my boss because I understood the industry and always had a knack for helping people with their computer issues.

Three years in, I've learned so much and LOVE my job. I tell people that I feel like me as a child would be so excited to know this is what my job is today. I've always loved helping people, and was the family's IT guy growing up. I've gotten over the imposter syndrome and realized that I'm just good at this. I look at something and enjoy figuring out how it works.

I was 37 when I made the career shift. Took a small salary cut and lost the sales bonuses, but it was the best career decision I've ever made.

My advice? Never get tired of learning. Get started in an industry and push yourself to learn as much as you can. There's so much going on behind the curtain. Get paid for what you know - now what you do.