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33-year-old went from working in a warehouse to earning over $100,000 working in tech without a bachelor's degree—here's how

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Shanelle Gibson dropped out of college because she couldn't stomach the debt she'd accrue pursuing a bachelor's degree.

She worked in a warehouse, a pizza kitchen, a day care, and even spent six months in the Air Force before being discharged for medical reasons.

Now 33 , she's a lead scrum master at a small health-care firm, working full time from her home in Loganville , Georgia .

The technical skills Gibson learned in the scrum master course played a big role in her ability to transition into this field without a bachelor's degree.

Equally important were the soft skills she developed in retail and customer service, including problem-solving and time management.

Don't underestimate the value of your transferable skills, and the power of a positive mindset in chasing your career goals.

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