A Gen Zer quit Google to run for Congress after asking herself 2 questions

"Do I run for this seat and quit my job, or do I stay at Google and never try? In June, Amiwala announced her candidacy, and on August 30, she resigned from Google to run her campaign full-time. Over the past year, I've interviewed more than a dozen people - many from Big Tech companies - who quit their jobs without having another role lined up."

"They've become outliers in an economy where people are quitting at near-decade lows - a trend fueled by a hiring slowdown across tech and other sectors that has left many holding tightly to their jobs. After leaving their jobs, some took relatively safe paths, eventually joining other companies in similar roles. Others made riskier bets, launching startups or pursuing entirely new careers."

"The idea of solving problems for people to make their lives easier has always inspired me. Amiwala took a different kind of leap: leaving Google to run for Congress, part of a small but growing wave of younger Americans entering politics."

Bushra Amiwala, 28, faced a pivotal career decision when Illinois's 9th Congressional District seat became available after Rep. Jan Schakowsky announced her retirement. After consulting with over 100 district residents, Amiwala applied for a six-month unpaid leave from Google to pursue her congressional campaign. When Google denied her request, she chose to resign entirely in August to run full-time. Her decision reflects a broader trend of young professionals, particularly from tech companies, leaving established careers to pursue alternative paths including startups, new industries, and political office. This contrasts with broader economic patterns where people are quitting at near-decade lows due to hiring slowdowns.

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