I left my stable job in tech to become a freelancer. My mother and older family members don't understand my remote lifestyle.

• 11/07/2024, 3:03 PM
• businessinsider.com

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I was lucky to land a job immediately after college as an IT support intern, which later transitioned into full-time employment. For three years, I followed the path most expected of me. Eventually, I felt trapped and chose to resign.