Judd Antin's departure from Airbnb in 2022 after 15 years in tech led to unexpected challenges in transitioning to a fulfilling career. The lack of structure and metrics in his new lifestyle forced him to reassess his core identity and what success meant outside Big Tech. While he initially aimed to teach and consult, his journey didn't unfold as planned. Over time, teaching became a significant tool in helping him find stability and purpose post-Airbnb, highlighting the struggle of redefining personal fulfillment after a demanding tech career.
Leaving Big Tech meant I had to rewire my approach to satisfaction.
Antin said teaching became an "anchor" that helped him find structure after leaving Big Tech.
After almost 15 years in tech, I left my job... in search of something new. It didn't go quite as I'd planned.
Burnout was in the rearview mirror, gaining on me. I sensed it coming for me, and desperately didn't want to be that guy.
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