Scott Goodfriend faced an unexpected career shift after being laid off from his lucrative Meta job in February 2023. Pivoting to his food tour business, Ultimate Food Tours, he now earns $145,000 per year. Although he misses his former salary, Goodfriend emphasizes the personal fulfillment that comes with entrepreneurship. His journey began in Los Angeles and spanned various roles leading up to Meta, where he thrived but ultimately faced the reality of layoffs in the tech industry. He reflects on the risk and rewards of pursuing his passion as a business owner.
I didn't expect my career path to take me from working on virtual reality at Meta to leading tour groups around New York, but I'm enjoying taking the risk and betting on myself.
Despite being a remote employee bridging both coasts, I thrived in a fast-paced, elite environment. The sense of purpose I felt working at Meta was remarkable.
I wanted to pivot my skills into tech, so I started applying for jobs in 2022. I landed a job at Meta in July 2022.
I miss the cushy salary, but Big Tech can't match building your own business.
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