Laid off thrice in 2 years, tech worker walks away from startups to embrace a timeless career
Published on: Sept. 6, 2025, 5:21 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
After facing three layoffs in two years, New York professional Sarah Henschel chose to leave her 12-year tech sales career and pursue teaching. At 35, she is studying for a masters in education, valuing stability, pensions, and health benefits over high but uncertain tech salaries. With prior tutoring and teaching experience, she sees education as both meaningful and secure, offering long-term financial growth despite an initial pay cut.
