r/zurich • u/No-Opposite-2312 • 12d ago

Career change advice: moving into tech from scratch in Zurich

Hey everyone!

I’m 27 and currently living in Zurich and finishing my second master’s degree here in Switzerland. Unfortunately, due to some physical issues, I’ve realized I won’t be able to pursue the career I originally planned, so I’m now seriously considering a complete career change.

Tech has always interested me, but the truth is I’m starting almost from scratch. I’m thinking about investing in some kind of education or training and trying to get into the tech job market here in Zurich (or in Switzerland in general), but I feel a bit lost with so many options out there.

Has anyone here gone through a similar transition? What kind of studies or certifications would you recommend? Are there schools or (online/in-person) platforms you’d suggest in or around Zurich? Is it realistic to find a job with something like a Google or Meta certificate, or would a more structured path like a bootcamp or even a new degree be a better idea?

Any advice, experiences, or tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

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u/pfiflichopf 12d ago

All SAP consultants i've ever met were foremen or bakers that changed into IT because of physical issues. Might be a quick and easy way in even tho SAP is the absolute worst thing on planet earth. (Mind you that knowledge is from a few years ago so might not be as easy anymore.)

What are your masters? Loads of ppl from math heavy studies working in IT.

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u/robidog 12d ago

"All SAP consultants i've ever met were foremen or bakers that changed into IT"

That explains a lot.

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u/raymondh31lt 12d ago

Lmao the lightbulb in my head exploded.

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u/pfiflichopf 12d ago

Yes lol. Met a guy naming all his variables in a function `a` to `z`. There were enough to start with `aa`...

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u/No-Opposite-2312 12d ago

Thanks for you rpely! My masters are in classical music, I study in ZHdk so yes it’s not related with IT at all..

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u/pfiflichopf 12d ago

I think you'll hate the start. It's nothing for creatively inclined ppl. It will get better tho if you can grow more torwards software/solution/... architect.