I left teaching to go back to school and learn to launch satellites. It was the right move even though it didn't make me significantly happier.

"Working at one of the coolest places on Earth wasn't as marvelous as it seemed. I felt undervalued and stressed, especially with my health issues."

"An astronaut inspired me to finally hand in my work uniform and chase a new dream. Ultimately, I realized I wanted to respect myself."

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