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I worked on Mark Zuckerberg's security team for two years. It was extremely high-pressure and I knew it wasn't the right job for me — so I left.

Tue, 04/11/2023 - 11:00

Mark Zuckerberg Paris. France 2019 — Scott worked on Mark Zuckerberg's executive protection team for two years.
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I took a 6-month 'sabbatical' after months of cheap living while traveling. The best thing about the digital-nomad lifestyle is having options.

Wed, 04/05/2023 - 06:38

Julia Masselos — Julia Masselos lived in four countries while working remotely in marketing.
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Careers, contributor 2023, as told to, sabbatical, Remote Work, Digital Nomad, Digital Nomads

Considering a career change? Here's what you need to know before you take the plunge.

Fri, 03/24/2023 - 12:27

dive — Before taking the plunge, consider how the change might affect your personal life and the time you spend with your family.
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I left teaching after 5 years because the long hours, low pay, and constant stress were unsustainable. I finally feel like I have my life back again.

Sun, 03/12/2023 - 06:46

Mahala Kuehne — Mahala Kuehne says she still experiences her favorite parts of teaching in her current job at a nonprofit, just without the stress and burnout.
Mahala Kuehne

Careers, Strategy, Education, as told to, Teaching, Teachers, Quit

I quit my job as a teacher after 6 years to work in tech sales. I make $20,000 more, have greater flexibility in my day, and am so much happier now.

Fri, 03/10/2023 - 06:51

former teacher Holly Acre — Holly Acre left teaching after six years for a job in tech sales. She says the difference in her life is "night and day."
Holly Acre

Careers, Strategy, Education, Tech Insider, as told to, Teaching, Teachers

I quit my job as a math teacher to become a long-haul truck driver. The job is challenging and I miss my students, but I don't see myself going back anytime soon.

Sat, 03/04/2023 - 06:45

Vanita Johnson, a truck driver based in Atlanta, Georgia, takes a selfie with her white truck. — Vanita Johnson got her commercial driver's license in November 2020, after 13 years working in the education industry in various roles, including substitute teacher, administrative assistant, and sixth grade math teacher.
Courtesy of Vanita Johnson

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I ended my career as a flight attendant after 5 years. It felt like my personal life would always be second fiddle to protecting the schedule.

Wed, 02/08/2023 - 06:40

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former flight attendant Betty Ma sits in an airplane's engine — Betty Ma became a flight attendant right after college, but issues like unpredictable schedules and poor work-life balance led her to hang up her wings after 5 years.
Courtesy of Betty Ma

Travel, Life, Careers, Transportation, as told to, Flight Attendants, Retirement

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