"I started there in November 2006, when there were only around 10,000 employees, and became an executive - the director of American media relations - in 2022. Google's amazing; I bleed Google colors. I loved the impact I was having, the future of opportunities I saw for myself, and the feedback I was getting as a leader. I'm also the breadwinner for my family."
"This time of year can inspire people to reflect on their lives and careers and whether they're fulfilled, challenged, or ready for change. Business Insider spoke with five people who quit great jobs to chase something new, from starting businesses to switching industries. They shared what pushed them to act, how they managed doubt, and what they learned about risk and reward - showing that while quitting isn't easy, it can lead to a more intentional and meaningful career."
"The moment that started the agony was when I was driving my son, who was 7 at the time, home from choir rehearsal in the dark, a 45-minute drive on winding roads. Because of everything on my plate at the time - my role at Google, leading the Own Your Career program, navigating my book opportunities, and being a wife and mom - I was suffering from so much anxiety that it kept me up at night, feeling like I"
Jenny Wood began at Google in November 2006 when the company had about 10,000 employees and rose to director of American media relations in 2022. She loved Google, felt meaningful impact, and was the primary breadwinner for her family. By 2024 she experienced severe anxiety from balancing her executive role, leading the Own Your Career program, book opportunities, and family responsibilities. A specific moment during a 45-minute drive with her seven-year-old son crystallized the agony. She left Google in August 2024 and has transitioned to work as a keynote speaker and coach while re-evaluating career fulfillment and risk.
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