It was a tough decision for several reasons. First of all, I had been indecisive about which direction to go in. Given my studies, I doubted for many years whether I could manage to work in a technical field, which was out of my comfort zone.
Secondly, I was unsure if I would enjoy working in a technical field. Liking what you do for work is an important aspect for me, given that we spend most of our day at the office.
And lastly, I was thinking about how this change will be reflected in my CV at interviews after eight years of experience in a completely different field. Yet, slowly, these fears started to diminish while starting the actual journey.