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How a Former Teacher Built a Six-Figure Tech Career
In this episode of The Career Change Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore the story of Maria, a former high school English teacher who transitioned into product management at a mid-size SaaS company within 18 months. They break down exactly how she did it: the specific bootcamp she chose (a part-time, 24-week program focused on product thinking, not coding), the three key portfolio projects that got her interviews, and the salary jump from $52,000 to $115,000. The conversation digs into why teaching skills transfer surprisingly well to product roles—empathy, stakeholder management, breaking down…
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