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Career Pivot

Real stories from engineers, PMs, and designers who made the leap — with the finances and feelings included.

15 articles

How I calculated my "freedom number" before leaving my tech job

The financial fears that keep burnt-out tech workers stuck — and how to face them

The 5 questions to ask yourself before making any big career decision

I downshifted from senior engineer to junior at a different company — no regrets

One year after leaving Google — the honest update

From PM to independent consultant — the first 90 days honestly

How to negotiate a severance package when you're ready to leave

10 careers tech professionals actually transition into successfully

I left a $180k engineering job to become a writer — here's year one

How much runway do you actually need before leaving a tech job?

From senior engineer to ceramics teacher — the finances nobody tells you about

How to prepare for leaving tech while you're still showing up every day

Financial independence for tech workers — what FI actually means when you're burnt out

What to tell your family when you're thinking about leaving a well-paid tech job

The tech worker's guide to knowing when enough is enough