I quit Google after 23 years of watching it go from scrappy startup to global power. 4 questions helped me decide it was time to go.
Briefly

Alana Karen reflects on her 20 years at Google, highlighting her initial excitement during the company's rapid growth. She describes how the work environment evolved from a scrappy startup to a corporation with long meetings and complex data discussions. After the challenges of a corporate restructure in 2017, she pondered leaving and ultimately developed a Q&A system to assess her fit within the company. This structured approach guided her decision to depart after two decades of contributing to Google's success.
After 20 years at Google, I used a Q&A system to evaluate my career path, leading me to realize it was time to leave.
I loved my new role, but after a major restructure in 2017, I was heartbroken as I faced uncertainty about my future at Google.
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