# @galinie_codes on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DTwZlswjsqq
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/63248613-galinie-codes-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/122079c69e.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-01-21T02:55:05.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Galinie | Lifestyle · Tech (@galinie_codes) — https://gondola.cc/galinie_codes

## Caption

I had many moments when I wanted to quit

after my last carousel got some attention, I saw a lot of comments calling me brave and I want to be honest about that

I changed careers after years in architecture.
Learned tech from zero.
Moved countries.
Questioned myself constantly (and still do)

I didn’t push through because I was confident.
I pushed through because I didn’t know what else to do 

Nothing happened fast.
There was no clear moment when things clicked. Just small steps, lots of doubt, and showing up anyway.

I’m still not where I want to be.
and I’m really glad I didn’t stop 

If you’re feeling stuck, tired or unsure - it doesn’t mean you’re doing something wrong

Sometimes progress looks like being patient with yourself and not giving up 🫶

If you’re thinking about changing something in your life,  learning a new skill, switching paths or moving somewhere new - you don’t have to be brave or special. You just have to keep going 🤍

Let’s grow together @galinie_codes 
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#softwareengineer #softwaredeveloper 
#changingcareers #inspiration motivation

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## Tags

softwaredeveloper, softwareengineer, changingcareers, inspiration

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