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  • Welcome to "Salary Journeys," a series that discusses how much people have made over their careers.
  • In this journey, 34-year-old Pam shares how she pivoted from wellness to tech.
  • Pam didn't know what to expect from tech, but she's found the flexible culture rewarding.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Pam, a 34-year-old senior customer success manager at a tech company based in Atlanta. Her current job and income have been verified by Insider and her last name has been omitted for privacy reasons. The following has been edited for length and clarity.