A project manager at a big tech firm is putting her burgeoning career on hold to focus on her mental health.
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- Nadia Said is a 25-year-old IT project manager at a Fortune 100 tech company.
- She grew up believing a job provides financial security but is risking it to take an adult gap year.
- Said saved $15,000 for the year and plans to travel in Asia, where her money will go the furthest.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation and emails with Nadia Said...