If your job pays well but feels WRONG..
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Hi Reader, In a recent mentoring session I was asked: “Shachar, why did you leave your job at Meta?” I'll be honest. Leaving Meta was one of the toughest decisions I’ve ever made. In many ways, it was a dream job. Leaving meant giving up certainty. It wasn’t an easy journey to say the least. So why did I do it? Because at some point I realised something very uncomfortable: When I shared my story with my mentee, she started crying. She too had a great job. Bills paid. I’ve talked about my departure from Meta in this short snippet from my "2025 Year-End Reflections". I’m sharing this now because I see many people around me at a career crossroads. If you’re in that place right now, I hope these stories will give you perspective, and maybe a little courage boost.
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