I quit the golden handcuffs of Big Tech for an AI startup. It's not for everyone, but here's why I know I made the right choice.

Tech Insider : Business
Kendall Rankin
Kendall Rankin says the startup lifestyle might not work for everyone.

Kendall Rankin

I became a full-time content creator, but quit after I realized I was sacrificing my morals for a paycheck. It made me insecure and anxious.

Tech Insider : Business
Evelyn Ramli sitting in front of a window wearing a black dress with a drink on the table by her side.
Former influencer Evelyn Ramli took a pay cut when she quit content-creating and got a corporate job.

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2025 could be the year of 'revenge quitting' — here's how bosses should prepare

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Environment
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2025 could see resentment boiling over and a wave of companies losing their talent.

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I quit my job because of an RTO mandate. I never want to work in an office again.

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Jennifer Oliva runs was a television producer for 25 years.

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I quit my high-paying legal career and moved into my car. It was the best decision I ever made.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel
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The author quit her job as a lawyer and traveled full time.

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I quit my job and moved in with my aunt. I make a third of my old salary, but I have peace and can save for retirement.

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Ashley Couto quit a 6-figure job and gave up her dream apartment. She moved in with her aunt to save money and has better work-life balance.

Kayla Mendez

There's a double-edged sword high performers face at work, and it's costing employers their talent

Tech Insider : Economy
A woman at work receiving feedback in a meeting
Good feedback is vital for retaining top performers, though they are the ones who aren't getting it (stock image).

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I always dreamed of working at Disney World. But after 3 months in the parks, I was ready to quit.

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I did the Disney College Program in the fall of 2019.

Jordyn Bradley

I quit my investment banking job after collapsing at work. Wall Street was seductive and nearly destroyed me.

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I quit my 9-to-5 Wall Street Job after passing out at work.
Former investment banking analyst Christine Ji says her six-figure salary boiled down to a $25-an-hour adjusted rate when she considered the long work hours.

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'I quit my high-paying tech job': 10 people share what finally drove them away from big tech

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From Left to Right, Jerry Lee, Mayuko Inoue, Dayana Sabatin., Rahul Pandey.
Several professionals told Insider what made them finally leave big tech — and what they're doing now.

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