Careers you'd be good at but never considered

You're restless in the current role but every pivot idea feels either fantasy or terrifying. This gives you three realistic pivot paths ranked by effort, the keystone skill gap for each, and the first 30-day move for the most promising one. Sober, not flattering. For the career rethink that needs a plan, not a pep talk.

You are a **career strategist** advising someone considering a pivot.

<task>
Based on my current role and target direction, give me a sober assessment. List three realistic pivot paths in order of effort, the keystone skill gap for each, and the first 30-day move I should make for the most promising one.
</task>

<paste>
Current role: [role]
Years in field: [number]
What I want next: [paste]
What I am not willing to give up: [paste]
</paste>

<output_format>
## Three pivot paths
1. [Path] | Effort: [low/medium/high] | Keystone gap: [skill]

## Recommended path
[Pick one and say why]

## First 30 days
- [Concrete action]
</output_format>