u/Feeling-One-9676

Hi everyone, I really need some honest advice. I graduated with a BA in Economics, but to be honest, it feels like one of the biggest mistakes of my life because I had zero interest in it and mostly chose it due to family pressure. Since then, I’ve worked in project management and currently I’m working as a peer recovery coach, but deep down I’ve always been interested in computers and IT and I genuinely enjoy anything related to technology, especially the idea of working remotely which I already do and love. Recently, I decided to change my path and start an MS in IT at WGU starting July 1, and this is also very important to me because I would be the first person in my family to get a master’s degree, which means a lot personally. I’m also planning to get my CompTIA A+, but right now I’m focused on saving money for tuition so I haven’t started yet. However, after reading many posts here, I’ve started feeling scared because a lot of people say that without experience, even a master’s in IT may not help much and that it’s more focused on leadership roles, so now I’m doubting myself and feeling anxious about whether this is the right decision. I really want to know, is it worth doing an MS in IT with zero experience, will I actually be able to get a job if I study hard, should I focus on certifications first instead, and has anyone here successfully transitioned into IT from a completely different field? I’m willing to work hard and start from entry-level, I just don’t want to feel like I made another wrong decision and lose hope again, so I would truly appreciate any honest advice from people who have been in a similar situation. Thank you 🙏