This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Glenn Stephenson, 32, who lives in Belfast, UK. The following has been edited for length and clarity.
I joined PwC after graduating with a business degree in 2016, and I knew the hyper-competitive environment would push me. Seven years in, I wanted to push myself again, so I requested a sabbatical.
My job had given me satisfaction and agency, but when I looked ahead, a structured career path in a corporate environment didn’t really excite me. Becoming a partner seemed like a very all-consuming role.
I felt drawn to building something completely new, but I didn’t really have the headspace at…
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