Why I Left My $350K Job at 27 — And Why Most Never Will

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Two week ago I quit my software engineering job at Google. If you've ever considered quitting your corporate job, this one's for you. --- when you're ready, here's how I can help: Build your authentic personal brand with me for 30 days for free (Starts July 7) → https://stan.store/jimtang/p/join-the-free-30day-personal-brand-challenge Get into Big Tech to build your financial escape (previously $99, now free) → https://jimtang.io/job-offer-system-purchase --- follow my journey: my hub → https://jimtang.io/ read my newsletter → https://jimtang.beehiiv.com/ instagram → https://www.instagram.com/jimruitang/ twitter → https://x.com/jimrtang threads → https://www.threads.com/@jimruitang tiktok → https://www.tiktok.com/@jimrtang --- 00:00 Intro: waiting for my "real life" to begin 01:01 The Solution: Financial Independence...? 02:41 Feeling stuck 03:38 Sleepwalkers & Strategists 04:43 High Agency Individuals 08:49 Real-Life Examples of High Agency 10:02 The Journey to Self-Belief and Purpose 12:34 Your Life's Vision 14:56 The Reality of Quitting Corporate 16:21 Finding "Passion"