In my practice as a career coach, I often work with professionals who want to pivot from one field to another because their current career one no longer provides fulfillment. I’ve read plenty of good advice about preparing for a career pivot, but perhaps in an effort to present only the positive, none of the articles I’ve read provide the unvarnished truths about what you may confront. Let’s examine the real obstacles you may face, and then I’ll offer practical tips on how to overcome them. You’ve done your research; you understand the field; you’ve taken the relevant courses needed to