At 49, I quit my lucrative tech job in Texas for a quieter, happier life in Tuscany. I lost 42 pounds in the process.

Tech Insider : Business
A woman in a red halter-neck dress, wearing sunglasses in Italy.
Angie Smith left the rat race in Texas for Tuscany in the fall of 2023.

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I quit tech, bought 22 acres, and didn't look at my computer for years — until AI brought me back

Tech Insider : Business, Technology
Ryan Courtnage is pictured.
Ryan Courtnage was tired of managing teams. He said to himself, "I'm just going to get my hands greasy and go be a lumberjack for a while."

Ryan Courtnage

A mom of twin toddlers left her six-figure Google job to bet on herself: 'I thought about the story I wanted to tell my kids.'

Tech Insider : Economy, Business
Taylor M. LaSane
Taylor M. LaSane

Taylor M. LaSane

I left tech to become an influencer. I had $6,000 in my savings when I took the leap, but it's the best decision I've ever made.

Tech Insider : Business, Crypto
Camillia Nwokedi smiling, wearing a gray coat outside.
Camillia Nwokedi

Camillia Nwokedi

I blew up my comfortable life in 2019. It led me to build a six-figure business and portfolio career.

Tech Insider : Business
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Mallory Contois says quitting her dream COO role felt like gambling.

Courtesy of Clay Singer

I quit Google and ended my path to a US green card to cofound a startup in London. It's a huge risk, but I want to live an exciting life.

Tech Insider : Business, Environment
Gregor Konzett on a hike
Gregor Konzett says he questioned if quitting Google was a good idea in the current job market.

Gregor Konzett

I made $560,000 in revenue last year reselling products on Amazon. Here's exactly how I do it.

Tech Insider : Business, Environment
a woman in a jean jacket stands on the sidewalk
Damilola Olaleye.

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I quit Apple and had to rebuild my life at 40. Starting over has taught me how to value my whole self.

Tech Insider : Business
Cher Scarlett taking a selfie
Cher Scarlett said she didn't realize how hard it would be to find a job after leaving Apple.

Cher Scarlett

I quit my tech job to grind tree stumps. I'm outdoors, working with my hands, on my own schedule, and making a good living.

Tech Insider : Business, Technology
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Tyler Mumford.

Courtesy of Tyler Mumford

I left a VP-level role in Big Tech and now I work with startups. It's more unpredictable, but startup life is invigorating.

Tech Insider : Business, Environment, Style
Robert E. Williams sitting in a chair and smiling
Robert E Williams left a career in Big Tech after 15 years to work with startups.

Robert E. Williams

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