[BaseballPhysics]

> You won a golden ticket; don't burn it.

I'm gonna push back on this.

Assuming the OP was good with their money, they probably have a very nice little nest egg put away.

If he can take a pause and reconsider his career goals and aspirations without compromising his financial position, there's nothing wrong with doing so.

Staying in a role where you're miserable just because it pays well is just another way of describing a wage slave. A lot of folks have no choice but to live that life. But for those who have options (and if you're 20 years into a career and working at a FAANG, you probably do), there is nothing wrong with cashing in some chips, pausing, and reevaluating.