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Ask HN: What made you leave your comfortable tech role?
I've often wondered what it would take for me to leave my current, cushy, position at `big tech`. When I say cushy, I'm talking about the stereotypical tech role that you could coast on for 15 years, live a 1% (globally) life, retire early.
Every so often an interesting role comes my way, but it's never been "enough" (pay, prestige/title, lack of risk, and so on) for me to seriously consider changing paths.
I'm interested to hear everyone's story; so, why did you leave your similar-sounding role.
- keyle 4y agoI'm not leaving at this present moment but I have in the past and the reasons are - (significantly) more money and excitement contracting - I am comfortable in my own skin, have good skills and ethos to work for myself and I do not fear of landing flat on my face. - in/out of contract jobs, means I don't get exhausted on their politics - politics, red tape, sinking in moving sand,... - did I mention politics?
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