ClueCon Weekly with Nicole Derr [Sn. 15 Ep. 27]: Rebuilding Your Career in a Post-Tech Economy

ClueCon Weekly with Nicole Derr [Sn. 15 Ep. 27]: Rebuilding Your Career in a Post-Tech Economy

What happens when tech stops feeling like the “forever” plan?

In this episode of ClueCon Weekly, host Jon Gray sits down with Nicole Derr, an agile coach turned independent career and leadership coach, to talk about life after tech and what it looks like to rebuild your career in a job market that feels very different than it did even a few years ago.

Nicole shares what she’s seeing from people making pivots out of (or within) tech, including:
🔹Why “How do I get a job in tech?” is a tougher question now—and how she answers it honestly
🔹The common patterns behind successful career transitions (from small shifts to big leaps)
🔹How tech skills translate into other fields (analytical thinking, systems mindset, and people leadership)
🔹A practical method for finding your next direction: joy + community need + “survivability”
🔹A clearer take on burnout and when it might actually be something deeper worth assessing

They also cover resources that can help you get unstuck, including local workforce development tools, career assessments, and programs designed to help you build a real plan (not just a vague “pivot”)

Links & resources mentioned in the episode:
  1. Website: https://nicolederr.com/
  2. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolederr/
  3. Blog: https://nicolederr.com/blog-2/
  4. Career Nirvana: https://nicolederr.com/2024/05/10/finally-peace-and-happiness-at-work/
  5. Suggested Resources: https://nicolederr.com/2026/02/24/career-nirvana-life-after-tech-suggested-reading/
  6. NIH Mental Health Self Assessment: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/my-mental-health-do-i-need-help?utm_campaign=shareNIMH&utm_medium=Portal&utm_source=NIMHwebsite

ClueCon Weekly with Nicole Derr