Matthew Boutte
- Matthew Boutte, 39, gave up a career in law to travel the world while tutoring.
- During the pandemic, he decided to try new things, including data science and harvesting cilantro.
- He said that he learned how to weave work and life together.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Matthew Boutte, a graduate of Georgetown Law, who gave up his legal career to travel and tutor. It has been edited for length and clarity. Business Insider has verified his education history and income.
In 2013, I graduated from Georgetown Law and became a lawyer. In 2016, I decided I didn't want to practice law anymore and could tutor to pay the bills until I figured out what I wanted to do next.