Ask HN: How to start afresh in a new domain after years of expertise in another?
I've switched domains all the time (CAD/CAM -> Medical Imaging -> Genomics -> Web Development -> Internet Security -> VR -> Fintech), things I've found helpful:<p>1. Ask a lot of questions at the start. People know you've switched domains and will tolerate dumb questions for a while.<p>2. Don't ask the same dumb question twice.<p>3. Read a lot to get into the new head space.  Set up google alerts for your company and its competitors.  Join forums dedicated to your new tech and domain.<p>4. Offer learnings from your old domain, humbly.  "At my last gig, we approached this <method>.  May not apply."  This shows everybody you have things to offer but you are just getting your sea legs.<p>5. LEAVE THE OLD JOB.  All of the above things you did for your old gig.  Stop doing them,  you don't have time anymore.