What did you career path in GIS look like?

I've been seeing a lot of recent talk about GIS careers, either for dedicated GIS roles or just using GIS as another tool as part of the job. So, I wanted to open a discussion on where people started in their career, what paths they took, and where are they sitting today.

I think it's the kind of information that would be extremely helpful for anyone looking to get into the field. I also think it'd be helpful for those who are already in the field to see what other opportunities are out there, in case they were thinking about moving into a new role (I'm definitely starting to fall into the latter camp, since while my current job isn't bad, it's not providing the amount of mental stimulation that I need to stay engaged with my work).