I walked away from a ~20-year tech career when it became clear the industry was no longer the one I had joined.
It was no longer about solving humanity's problems, improving the world through technology, or even creating fun and joy.
It was about extracting as much value as possible from people, damn the consequences. Just make more money!!!
So, I tapped out. And I created a coaching practice to help real people and solve real problems. I get to see their actual lives improve, and I get to be human and live my own life well.
It was scary to leave that career behind, but worth it.
Thank you for sharing, Larry! I feel this on so many levels right now, and from what I hear from other leaders -- particularly those in tech -- I think there are a lot of folks who are feeling the same way. Kudos to you for having the courage to quit!
Well put, Rae! And thanks for linking to my post. Leaving takes courage, so here's to all those summoning up the nerve to walk away from that which does not serve.
I walked away from a ~20-year tech career when it became clear the industry was no longer the one I had joined.
It was no longer about solving humanity's problems, improving the world through technology, or even creating fun and joy.
It was about extracting as much value as possible from people, damn the consequences. Just make more money!!!
So, I tapped out. And I created a coaching practice to help real people and solve real problems. I get to see their actual lives improve, and I get to be human and live my own life well.
It was scary to leave that career behind, but worth it.
Thank you for sharing, Larry! I feel this on so many levels right now, and from what I hear from other leaders -- particularly those in tech -- I think there are a lot of folks who are feeling the same way. Kudos to you for having the courage to quit!
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Well put, Rae! And thanks for linking to my post. Leaving takes courage, so here's to all those summoning up the nerve to walk away from that which does not serve.