Why Leaving the Big Tech Job Would Be Your Smartest Career Move

Don’t miss out: The surprising reasons leaving your big tech job could propel your career to new heights!

Usman Aslam
4 min readJan 12, 2024
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Hey there, fellow tech enthusiasts!

Ready to dive into the twists and turns of my 16-year tech journey, particularly a defining chapter spent at Amazon? Picture this: 80+ interviews, a collection of all 12 AWS certifications in just a year, and yet, a strategic decision to bid farewell to Amazon before the two-year mark.

In this narrative, I’m pulling back the curtain on my departure from AWS, revealing the challenges, pitfalls, and the series of career-defining decisions that convinced me leaving Amazon early was, without a doubt, my smartest career move.

So, buckle up as we unravel the intricacies of this strategic career choice!

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Let’s get straight to the point and delve into the reasons behind my departure from the colossal tech giant, Amazon, shedding light on why making a similar move might be a prudent choice for you too.

1. Challenging Onboarding

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Usman Aslam

Ex-Amazonian, Sr. Solutions Architect at AWS, 12x AWS Certified. ❤️ Tech, Cloud, Programming, Data Science, AI/ML, Software Development, and DevOps. Join me 🤝