POV: you're quitting your cushy $130k SWE job in NYC

@therichardlin

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Why it worked

The video leverages a highly relatable 'POV' format that taps into the common desire to escape corporate burnout, creating an authentic and emotionally resonant narrative.

Summary

The creator films a skit where they simulate quitting their high-paying software engineering job to pursue digital marketing and content creation. The video captures the emotional weight of making a major career pivot.

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Sooo I did something today… This has been something that’s been on my mind for the past month or so and after reflecting on it deeply I think this is the best decision for my career I will explain more this upcoming week about why I did this because I can’t fit my reasons all into 1 video