This has been one of the toughest decisions of my life, but after spending 7 years at the same company, I've decided to leave and spend more time with my family. I'm incredibly grateful for all the amazing friends and my extended family I've met at work, and the incredible opportunities to witness and contribute to groundbreaking research and innovative products. If you asked me 7 years ago if I would do the same thing again, of course I'd say yes!
Over the past few years, I've neglected spending quality time with my family. I've always wanted to play tennis, go hiking, go skiing, travel, and just basically, trying to be a better dad and better husband. However, unexpected challenges kept arising. First, my mom was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. Then, a fire caused by a broken attic furnace led to half of her house's roof collapsing. Managing the reconstruction for a year while being her caretaker was incredibly tough. I witnessed her brave fight against the disease, only for her to succumb to multiple organ failures suddenly. Not long after, I had a ski accident that required surgery.
During my recovery, I had time to reflect on what I truly wanted to do. Life is short, and sometimes it's okay not to have a plan or a job. I believe this is the right time for me to take a very long break, so I can spend more time with the family. I don't know what the future holds, but I'm excited about the possibilities.
See you soon!
