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I left a profession I loved, then rejoined it. I don’t regret the detour

The writer gained much from trying a different field, which gave him fresh perspectives and exposed him to the tech world.

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The pull of the newsroom was never far away for the writer.

The pull of the newsroom was never far away for the writer.

ST ILLUSTRATION: CEL GULAPA

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In early 2022, I found myself at a career crossroads.

I was six years into my first job after graduation with a relatively small mainstream media outlet, where I had cut my teeth as a young journalist.

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