I'm on a hiatus from tech after nearly 20 years at a FAANG, I'm now an airline pilot.
The money sucks and the hours are long, but somehow the simplicity of the mission (go from A to B, don't bend any metal) appeals to me. Being able to switch the phone off after work, not having to worry about stupid office politics, planning, or performance reviews is quite liberating. The view from my office desk is unbeatable!
I'm sure this job will lose its lustre soon enough, and maybe I'll return to tech, but for now it's fun.
The money sucks and the hours are long, but somehow the simplicity of the mission (go from A to B, don't bend any metal) appeals to me. Being able to switch the phone off after work, not having to worry about stupid office politics, planning, or performance reviews is quite liberating. The view from my office desk is unbeatable!
I'm sure this job will lose its lustre soon enough, and maybe I'll return to tech, but for now it's fun.