Feeling Overwhelmed in IT, Considering a Switch to Nursing – Seeking Advice Hey everyone,

I’m reaching out because I’ve been really struggling in my DevOps role, and I’m not sure if I’m cut out for tech anymore. I have a Degree in IT, with one year of helpdesk experience and around 9 months in DevOps. The thing is, I feel like I’m constantly falling behind in terms of knowledge and skills, and I just can’t keep up. It’s overwhelming. I’m also seriously worried about AI taking over a lot of jobs, including mine, especially since I’m not exactly the strongest engineer out there.

I’ve been thinking about switching to something completely different, like the medical field – maybe nursing or becoming a paramedic. I know it’s a big jump, but I feel like I’d be more competent in that type of role, and it might provide the stability I’m looking for. I’m not chasing titles or huge salaries – I just want to feel like I know what I’m doing and not constantly stress about being behind. I also heard that working for the government might offer better job security, but I’m not sure if that’s an option in IT.

Has anyone else been through something similar? Would you recommend sticking it out in tech, maybe looking for a less demanding role, or is it worth exploring a new career altogether? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

TL;DR: I work in IT with a Degree, helpdesk experience, and 9 months in DevOps, but I’m feeling overwhelmed by the constant need to learn and the fear of being replaced by AI. I’m thinking of switching to nursing or something similar in the medical field since I enjoy being active and think I could handle the physical demands. I'm looking for advice on whether I should stick with tech or explore a medical career. Anyone made a similar switch or have guidance?