I worked at a non-profit with a lot of happy ex-FAANG people that wanted to do some social good for a while. It definitely happens! EDIT: (I just answered the

I worked at a non-profit with a lot of happy ex-FAANG people that wanted to do some social good for a while. It definitely happens! EDIT: (I just answered the inverse of your question didn't I?) People definitely grind leetcode for a FAANG gig after working elsewhere.