I realized climbing the corporate ladder wasn't for me. A sabbatical gave me headspace to pivot, and I never went back.

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Glenn Stephenson
Glenn Stephenson worked at PwC for seven years.

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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Glenn Stephenson, 32, who lives in Belfast, UK. The following has been edited for length and clarity.

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