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I left my $250,000 Meta job to coach startup founders. I work fewer hours, have less stress, and still make a good living.
Jason Shen left Meta in 2023 after working as a product leader there for nearly three years. He launched his full-time executive-coaching business, Refactor Labs, in January 2024. After previously working at Etsy and developing tech platforms like Midgame, Shen now prioritizes family and fitness while coaching startup founders.
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