Polly Ann Najarian spent 20 years as a high school math teacher and successfully managed her career even with 3 young children. She paused after a family move, but never intended for it to be permanent. Unfortunately, when she was ready to return, there weren’t any jobs. She thought she’d substitute her way back to a full-time job, but eventually found the job no longer fit her life. Listen to Polly Ann’s journey of discovering her interest in software testing, getting the necessary education, and networking her way through freelance gigs to build her experience. It wasn’t the path she intended, but perseverance led to a rewarding and flexible job that she plans to keep until she retires.
When Your First Career No Longer Fits
