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I have nearly a decade of experience in the software industry as a Software Engineer. I have determined that it is no longer sustainable to continue to be a "code-monkey" because my wrists won't let me type for a full eight hours a day. I am looking to transition my career.

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Simplify Copilot⁠

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Hy-Vee Careers⁠

(Iowa City, IA)

Temporary Staffing Agencies

Express Employment Professionals https://jobs.expresspros.com

Dream Titles

In order of most to least interesting.

Bold = I’m Qualified Now

🎓 = Additional Training Required

🎓 Design System Developer

Technical Writer

Lots of roles with different titles include technical writing.

Flutter Engineer

AKA, Mobile Design Engineer

UX Engineer

Half UX design, half prototype and software development.

AKA, Design Engineer

Lead Software Engineer

With a focus on design and teaching.

Tools Engineer

Test Engineer

Solutions Architect

Data Analyst

Inventory Management

🎓 UX Architect

One who designs and builds useful, usable, and delightful digital products using open technologies, a la

Cassidy James Blaede ⋅ CassidyJames.com⁠

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🎓 Systems Programmer

🎓 GUI Programmer (Video Games)

🎓 UI Engineer (Video Games)

🎓 Project Manager

Must-Haves

No more startups (unless I have more of a leadership role): Medium-large organizations only

~$100k salary (or equivalent)

Three weeks PTO

Health insurance, flexible sick time

Sane leadership and tempered expectations (software is hard)

Certifications

Project Management

Institutional Research

Google/Other Tech Certifications

Lots of specializations to choose from

Public Purchasing? (CPPB)

Back to School

Masters Degree in design from an accredited design school in Interaction, UX/UI, Service design, Design Research, Design Strategy, or similar

Teaching

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Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program⁠

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Eligible teachers of math, science, or special education may receive up to $17,500 in loan forgiveness. Other teachers may receive up to $5,000 in loan forgiveness.

Opportunities

Freelancing

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Upwork⁠

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Fiverr⁠

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NoCodey⁠

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Toptal⁠

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Local

Small Businesses (e.g. Software Companies)

Customer Service Roles

Iowa City Community School District (CSD)

Cedar Rapids CSD

Haan Furniture

National

Design Jobs - Booz Allen Hamilton⁠

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Alec Diaz-Arias works here

Resources

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Small Business Facts: Spotlight on Nonprofits Nonprofits mean business! While not discussed as much as for-profit businesses, nonprofits are mostly small firms, they account for around 10 percent of businesses and employment, and their numbers have grown consistently. Read more about them in Adv advocacy.sba.gov⁠

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