Ever wondered what it's really like to build a tech career across the globe?
In the premiere episode of WIRED BUT HUMAN, we sit down with Pax8 Solutions Consultant Tom Welton, who uprooted his life from Colorado to Bristol during the global pandemic to help scale a cloud unicorn internationally.
From navigating a new continent to forging lifelong friendships, this conversation uncovers the human side of taking bold risks to pursue your tech career.
Highlights:
00:00 – Pandemic Leap: Tom trades Colorado for Bristol - quarantine, lockdowns, and all.
05:00 – Finding Your Crew: How remote work turned colleagues into family abroad.
10:00 – Beating Impostor Syndrome: Certifications gave Tom the confidence to crush challenges.
15:00 – Life’s Trade-Offs: Weddings missed, family scares - the cost of adventure.
20:00 – Worldview Upgrade: Bristol reshaped Tom’s perspective on culture, politics, and life.
25:00 – Go Big or Go Home: Advice for young pros ready to take the plunge globally.
Discover more at wiredbuthuman.com.