Former CEO of RadioShack now an ER doctor on frontlines of Covid-19 fight
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Re: Former CEO of RadioShack now an ER doctor on frontlines of Covid-19 fight
#2I've always dreamed of leaving behind Silicon Valley and pursuing emergency medicine. I need to stay the course for a while to ensure my college approaching kids are taken care of but stories like this are inspiring reminders that age doesn't have to be a factor when I finally decide to make the move.
Re: Former CEO of RadioShack now an ER doctor on frontlines of Covid-19 fight
#3I've always dreamed of leaving behind Silicon Valley and pursuing emergency medicine. I need to stay the course for a while to ensure my college approaching kids are taken care of but stories like this are inspiring reminders that age doesn't have to be a factor when I finally decide to make the move.
We should start a support group. Seems like there are lots of us who want to leave tech for something that matters.
Re: Former CEO of RadioShack now an ER doctor on frontlines of Covid-19 fight
#4I've always dreamed of leaving behind Silicon Valley and pursuing emergency medicine. I need to stay the course for a while to ensure my college approaching kids are taken care of but stories like this are inspiring reminders that age doesn't have to be a factor when I finally decide to make the move.
There used to be a Silicon Valley CEO who was also a San Jose police officer in his spare time, but I don't recall his name.
Re: Former CEO of RadioShack now an ER doctor on frontlines of Covid-19 fight
#5I've always dreamed of leaving behind Silicon Valley and pursuing emergency medicine. I need to stay the course for a while to ensure my college approaching kids are taken care of but stories like this are inspiring reminders that age doesn't have to be a factor when I finally decide to make the move.
We should start a support group. Seems like there are lots of us who want to leave tech for something that matters.
I want to use tech for something that matters, which feels vaguely related.
Re: Former CEO of RadioShack now an ER doctor on frontlines of Covid-19 fight
#6Holy Shit! Imagine being the CEO of a RadioShack, then saying "I want to become a Doctor" and actually doing it. That's amazing! Love this story.
Re: Former CEO of RadioShack now an ER doctor on frontlines of Covid-19 fight
#7I've always dreamed of leaving behind Silicon Valley and pursuing emergency medicine. I need to stay the course for a while to ensure my college approaching kids are taken care of but stories like this are inspiring reminders that age doesn't have to be a factor when I finally decide to make the move.
We should start a support group. Seems like there are lots of us who want to leave tech for something that matters.
>something that matters
The tech industry saved many lives during this pandemic. Compliance with social distancing standards would be way lower if people had nothing to do at home but watch TV. Even social media is showing its bright side. People are using it in more positive ways, connecting with each other and largely sharing quality information regarding Coronavirus. Life would have come to a halt without modern internet technology, almost warranting a calendar pause until the pandemic passes.
That being said, there's a lot of variability in the social value of tech industry jobs. At risk of being pedantic - you can net society more social good if you transition to a higher social value job within the same industry. It takes many years to become a doctor, and many people compete for that career so you wouldn't expand the supply of medical labor. Moreover, medical industry cronyism plays a part in bankrupting America with little to show for it. You should do what you want ultimately. I've just seen some people self-flagellate when they're actually doing really good things for society.
Re: Former CEO of RadioShack now an ER doctor on frontlines of Covid-19 fight
#8I've always dreamed of leaving behind Silicon Valley and pursuing emergency medicine. I need to stay the course for a while to ensure my college approaching kids are taken care of but stories like this are inspiring reminders that age doesn't have to be a factor when I finally decide to make the move.
We should start a support group. Seems like there are lots of us who want to leave tech for something that matters.
There are tech companies that only think they're doing good. But there are plenty that are doing good, and they would love your help.
By all means pursue things elsewhere, but not because you think there are no opportunities in tech.
Re: Former CEO of RadioShack now an ER doctor on frontlines of Covid-19 fight
#9Can this guy be president?
Re: Former CEO of RadioShack now an ER doctor on frontlines of Covid-19 fight
#10I've always dreamed of leaving behind Silicon Valley and pursuing emergency medicine. I need to stay the course for a while to ensure my college approaching kids are taken care of but stories like this are inspiring reminders that age doesn't have to be a factor when I finally decide to make the move.
I've entertained very similar ideas myself. It's one of those things I often revisit -- wondering if I had made the right career choice. I love being an engineer and have been very lucky in being financially rewarded for doing something that I love. But whenever a startup I'm at fails or I feel my career is at a standstill, the things that's given me joy during those times are the times I've spent helping others outside of my career. I think it's because acts of kindness and generosity are meaningful in and of themselves whereas a career in engineering might make sense in the end or maybe not.
A good friend of mine actually had a great career in software but decided that to become a nurse in the time he has left on earth. He and his wife both decided to go to nursing school and were definitely the oldest students. They are both now nurses and seem very happy.