Why I Quit My $275,000 a Year Tech Job

TLDRSimone shares her journey of quitting her high-paying tech job and the reasons behind it.

Key insights

💼Simone quit her $275,000 a year tech job and shares her experience.

🤔Money doesn't always justify sticking around in a job.

🔓Golden handcuffs can prevent you from pursuing your passion and fulfilling your purpose.

💰Simone had a lucrative salary, bonuses, and equity in the company.

👥Simone worked with great customers and had amazing teammates.

Q&A

Why did Simone quit her high-paying job?

Simone quit her job because she felt that money couldn't justify sticking around and preventing her from pursuing her passion and purpose.

What were the perks of her job?

Simone had a $275,000 a year salary, bonuses, equity in the company, free healthcare, and other benefits.

Was she happy with her job?

While Simone had a great job with amazing opportunities and a supportive team, personal circumstances made it hard for her to continue and do a good job.

What is a 'golden handcuffs' situation?

Golden handcuffs refer to being stuck in a high-paying job that prevents you from pursuing other opportunities or fulfilling your passion.

What role did Simone have at the company?

Simone worked as a senior federal technical account manager and was cross-training to become a sales engineer.

Timestamped Summary

01:03Simone quit her $275,000 a year tech job.

02:57Money doesn't always justify sticking around in a job.

05:39Golden handcuffs can prevent you from pursuing your passion and fulfilling your purpose.

06:18Simone had a lucrative salary, bonuses, and equity in the company.

08:11Simone worked with great customers and had amazing teammates.