Career After FAANG?

Hello Hacker News. After around a decade at FAANG I’ll be voluntarily leaving my job in a few weeks. I plan on taking the summer off to do some travel, catch up with family and friends, and work on a few hobby projects. After that, I plan a return to the workforce. I’m in my late 40s but I’m not terribly worried about the ‘ageism in tech’ thing. Real though it may be, I’m confident in my ability to land on my feet. I have the bona fides to jump back in — along with a 12+ month of runway to be a bit picky.

I’ve already made my decision. So at this point I’m just curious about stories from the other side of the mountain. For the folks who left your FAANG-like careers, how did it turn out for you in the months and years after?