Author name: timothybruns3

Even though you’re technically entering your GA bootcamp as an army of one, it is far from a solo journey—a few days is all it takes to realize how heavily you come to depend on your classmates and the rest of the GA support system. Whether it’s working together to complete a homework assignment or needing a quick pep talk, your peers help lift your skill level and your spirits when you need it most. About halfway through your cohort, you’ll reach an inflection point. You’ve made it far enough where you can hold your own. You’ve probably developed

This is the second guest blog in a series by GA grad Tim Bruns. If you haven’t already, check out his first post on how to quit your job and embark on a complete career change. The next morning after I’d quit my job, my euphoria was replaced by panic — and I was scared to death. With hours of pre-work to complete in under two weeks before my full-time General Assembly bootcamp started, I began to question if I’d made the right decision.

As we get older, we might think our best learning days are behind us, believing our minds are less capable of absorbing new concepts. However, evidence suggests the opposite: we’re designed to push our boundaries and tackle challenges — regardless of age. Without growth or the desire to evolve, we risk professional stagnation and may never reach our true potential. And let’s be real — nurturing our drive to advance is crucial in a workforce where the standards are constantly rising.

Knowing when to quit isn’t easy. Most of us have been conditioned to believe that persistence against all odds and steadfast dedication should be revered above all. But there’s tremendous power in knowing when to throw in the towel, so that you can make space for bigger and better intentions. In this post, we’ll explore how to quit your job gracefully so you can focus on a complete career change. Plus, we’ll demystify some of the fears behind going all-in and quitting (and why quitting doesn’t make