Switching asset classes multiple times in career?

As a person with < 8 years of experience, I've switched asset classes once and it's been a struggle to get back to my original asset class because people mentally lock you into a trading style in their heads.

For HF professionals, how has switching asset classes worked out for you? (especially for mid-level and senior folks)

note: crypto does NOT count as an asset class

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