I was happy at Apple, but I burned out after becoming a manager. I took a career break at 30 and have no regrets.

Source: Business Insider

Meredith MeyerCarrie Kizuka PhotographyMeredith Meyer was promoted to an engineering manager role at Apple in 2022. She says the promotion and return-to-office rules contributed to her burnout. Meyer explained why she decided to leave Apple and take a career break.