# Take the Alternative Career Challenge! ‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌💼‌ **URL:** \ **Category:** Challenges\ **Tags:** community-challenge\ **Created:** [March 11, 2026, 2:30pm UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/take-the-alternative-career-challenge/55241 "2026-03-11T14:30:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![MichalGebacki](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/user_avatar/community.dynatrace.com/michalgebacki/32/41585_2.png) [@MichalGebacki](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/MichalGebacki)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2026, 2:30pm UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/take-the-alternative-career-challenge/55241/1 "2026-03-11T14:30:20Z")
## Welcome back, Dynatrace Community! It’s time for the brand new Community Challenge! This month we’re drifting away from a direct Dynatrace usage-oriented questions, **asking you about something quirky and yet, so down-to-earth** that probably is relatable for many of you! Let’s sit down and think… If you were not an IT professional working here under any title that fits in what box, **what alternative career path would you choose?** It’s okay if, who knows, you’re still considering this shift in the foreseeable future as nothing isn’t destined for us once for good! Share your examples in the comments below and let’s start one of the most original Community Challenges of the last months! 👀 ## Benefits of taking Community Challenges! 👉 Every participant receives a “Briefcase Badge” 👉 You will also get +100 bonus points for extra activity 👉 Engage with others and have fun! ![March 2026 1.png](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/original/2X/0/09a5d76a6bdc692c50007321bcb8a341aae717c4.png) ---
**Author:** ![Mike\_L](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/user_avatar/community.dynatrace.com/mike_l/32/11717_2.png) [@Mike\_L](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/Mike_L)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2026, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/take-the-alternative-career-challenge/55241/2 "2026-03-11T14:35:40Z")
An alternative career for me outside of observability, but still within IT, would be as a indie game developer. I love the puzzle of creating my own 3d engine with shaders and vertex buffer objects and all that good stuff. If I’d take it one step further and not even stay in IT, it’d be more difficult to think of something. Maybe go in my father’s footsteps and be a policeman. ---
**Author:** ![MichalGebacki](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/user_avatar/community.dynatrace.com/michalgebacki/32/41585_2.png) [@MichalGebacki](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/MichalGebacki)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2026, 2:41pm UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/take-the-alternative-career-challenge/55241/3 "2026-03-11T14:41:32Z")
Planned to start, but I forgot Mike is always taking the challenge first in the light speed! 🚀 My first dream job as a kid was becoming an automotive designer, who has an actual contribution to the way how cars on the street look like. To this day, I really like looking at cars from the design perspective, spotting some easter eggs, twists, vision of creator, and the general philosophy that could be in mind. However, development and sophistication of my skills stopped when I was around the age of 9, something like that, so I took other career path eventually :wink: ![images.png](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/original/2X/3/3b2dfbe658b706c0ec713277a563e76d026b2768.png) ---
**Author:** ![t\_pawlak](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/user_avatar/community.dynatrace.com/t_pawlak/32/14991_2.png) [@t\_pawlak](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/t_pawlak)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2026, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/take-the-alternative-career-challenge/55241/4 "2026-03-11T14:59:41Z")
Hi, If I weren’t working in IT, I would probably become a sports coach. I enjoy physical activity and everything related to it, e.g the gym, swimming, hiking, and staying active in general. I think this kind of job would be very satisfying because I could help others improve their fitness, health, and well-being while doing something I genuinely enjoy. ---
**Author:** ![AntonPineiro](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/user_avatar/community.dynatrace.com/antonpineiro/32/49_2.png) [@AntonPineiro](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/AntonPineiro)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2026, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/take-the-alternative-career-challenge/55241/5 "2026-03-11T16:50:38Z")
Hi, If I were not working in relation to technology, I think I would be working for the state, possibly as a firefighter or a soldier. Another option, since I enjoy learning and sharing knowledge, would be a teacher. Best regards ---
**Author:** ![MaximilianoML](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/user_avatar/community.dynatrace.com/maximilianoml/32/25038_2.png) [@MaximilianoML](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/MaximilianoML)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2026, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/take-the-alternative-career-challenge/55241/6 "2026-03-11T17:12:00Z")
Nice one! If I was not in IT world I would probably try a career in automobilist sports, or even a mechanic! I love cars almost as IT, I do have a Sim to race online and train to run in GoKarts amateurly (I went last Saturday, finished in p13, against 26 2º layer pro pilots). In Brazil I also went to several car events, I’ll attach some photos here. ![MaximilianoML_0-1773248250542.jpeg](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/original/3X/f/4/f40410cb7f66a6e94be445aa2d8725fbd3f87601.jpeg) ![motor.jpg](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/original/3X/0/3/03466b43441eb00b8cc8cfa2bec30c0cd3f43eee.jpeg) ![drag.jpg](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/original/2X/a/a333c18bee6e67370eb0c1fcb0b8f9aef13ab632.jpeg) ![kart.png](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/original/2X/2/2ce0d6c76f8b19c5eb83be42c928068ad9f18f23.png) ![Captura de tela 2026-03-11 170833.png](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/original/3X/2/9/29f5062bc6f6a3a01b369ef1d214888bf2db425f.png) ---
**Author:** ![AntonioSousa](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/user_avatar/community.dynatrace.com/antoniosousa/32/50_2.png) [@AntonioSousa](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/AntonioSousa)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2026, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/take-the-alternative-career-challenge/55241/7 "2026-03-11T23:05:47Z")
Oh my, when I was a kid I thought I would be an athlete and break some World Record. That dream disappeared when I got the the Book of World Records :rofl: Quite sincerely, I love what I do, and besides working in Observability professionally, I also love Observability in my personal & public life. I would like to contribute to making so many more things more efficient, even maybe a politician to make Society better. But that’s also one thing I’ve promised myself I will never be, a politician… ---
**Author:** ![AntonioSousa](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/user_avatar/community.dynatrace.com/antoniosousa/32/50_2.png) [@AntonioSousa](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/AntonioSousa)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2026, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/take-the-alternative-career-challenge/55241/8 "2026-03-11T23:17:42Z")
[@MaximilianoML](https://community.dynatrace.com/user/73851) , Didn’t know that :joy: Have to challenge you for a race, but I have several handicaps :rofl: BTW, Dynatrace supports Racing Bulls, and now they have Arvid Lindblad who lives near Lisbon. Could they have a Max, not Verstappen, racing for them? :grin: ---
**Author:** ![Patrick\_H](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/user_avatar/community.dynatrace.com/patrick_h/32/37540_2.png) [@Patrick\_H](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/Patrick_H)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2026, 6:36am UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/take-the-alternative-career-challenge/55241/9 "2026-03-12T06:36:33Z")
For me it would probably be something with sports - I would do additional education to work as a private running coach or fitness coach to help people stay healthy or to work as a massage therapist. Additionally I always wanted to get more into wood- or metalwork or playing a music instrument - so plenty of options, not sure if I could make a living on any of them 😅 ---
**Author:** ![Gosia\_Murawska](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/2bfe46/32.png) [@Gosia\_Murawska](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/Gosia_Murawska)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2026, 7:58am UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/take-the-alternative-career-challenge/55241/10 "2026-03-12T07:58:58Z")
If I weren’t working in tech, I’d be creating experiences through interiors or fragrances. ---
**Author:** ![MaximilianoML](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/user_avatar/community.dynatrace.com/maximilianoml/32/25038_2.png) [@MaximilianoML](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/MaximilianoML)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2026, 8:36am UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/take-the-alternative-career-challenge/55241/11 "2026-03-12T08:36:22Z")
I totally accept that challenge, let’s race! About F1, yesss when I saw the photos of the f1 car in Perform it really made me sad because I lost the opportunity to see that masterpiece personally. Who knows what Dynatrace can make for me?👀 ---
**Author:** ![MaximilianoML](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/user_avatar/community.dynatrace.com/maximilianoml/32/25038_2.png) [@MaximilianoML](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/MaximilianoML)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2026, 9:04am UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/take-the-alternative-career-challenge/55241/12 "2026-03-12T09:04:56Z")
Adding some stuff, Can Dynatrace be used to Observe racing car performance (not only 15.000.000€ f1 cars) like that ones I sent? ---
**Author:** ![Malaik](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/user_avatar/community.dynatrace.com/malaik/32/32673_2.png) [@Malaik](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/Malaik)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2026, 11:28am UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/take-the-alternative-career-challenge/55241/13 "2026-03-12T11:28:28Z")
For me in Business, and may be and mainly buying/selling/renting real estate. Or a big brand with E-Commerce The most important thing: money can come when you are sleeping and in vacation 😄 ---
**Author:** ![dannemca](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/user_avatar/community.dynatrace.com/dannemca/32/7215_2.png) [@dannemca](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/dannemca)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2026, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/take-the-alternative-career-challenge/55241/14 "2026-03-12T13:47:24Z")
I would be a teacher. Any topic. 👨‍🏫 ---
**Author:** ![DanielS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/3ab097/32.png) [@DanielS](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/DanielS)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2026, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/take-the-alternative-career-challenge/55241/15 "2026-03-17T22:42:04Z")
If I weren’t working in IT under any title, I think I would have pursued mathematics. I’ve always been good with numbers, and although some subjects can be challenging, I find the field and its applications fascinating. ---
**Author:** ![GerardJ](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/user_avatar/community.dynatrace.com/gerardj/32/154_2.png) [@GerardJ](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/GerardJ)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2026, 8:14am UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/take-the-alternative-career-challenge/55241/16 "2026-03-18T08:14:53Z")
Before working in IT, whilst I was still at university, I tried my hand at careers in sport and music, but neither really took off… As a teenager, I developed a passion for astronomy, which I put on the back burner to make way for other interests, but it still fascinates me just as much, so perhaps I’ll end up becoming an astrophysicist :shooting\_star: ---
**Author:** ![hannahmac](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/dec6dc/32.png) [@hannahmac](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/hannahmac)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2026, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/take-the-alternative-career-challenge/55241/17 "2026-03-19T13:15:36Z")
So many thing, I quite like the idea of being an electrician. I, also, love being outdoors, so maybe a park ranger or guide. ---
**Author:** ![y\_buccellato](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/user_avatar/community.dynatrace.com/y_buccellato/32/160_2.png) [@y\_buccellato](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/y_buccellato)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2026, 1:36pm UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/take-the-alternative-career-challenge/55241/18 "2026-03-19T13:36:54Z")
Firefighter or Plumber ---
**Author:** ![Nataliya\_S](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/e9a140/32.png) [@Nataliya\_S](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/Nataliya_S)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2026, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/take-the-alternative-career-challenge/55241/19 "2026-03-19T13:56:26Z")
I’d likely be a translator and interpreter, especially since it’s also a hobby of mine. As a kid, I also wanted to be either a vet or a genetic engineer. 😄 ---
**Author:** ![StrangerThing](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/dynatrace/user_avatar/community.dynatrace.com/strangerthing/32/12182_2.png) [@StrangerThing](https://community.dynatrace.com/u/StrangerThing)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2026, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/take-the-alternative-career-challenge/55241/20 "2026-03-19T14:18:17Z")
I’d be pursuing professional golf. Always been a passion of mine, and I have goals to pursue later in life when I can play in the senior divisions. [Next page](https://community.dynatrace.com/t/take-the-alternative-career-challenge/55241.md?page=2)