"I remember the moment I looked around my office and saw only performative culture staring back at me. Between 70-hour workweeks that started at 4 a.m. and growing disagreements with how the company was being run, I knew something had to give. It wasn't hard work that scared me. Before corporate life, I spent 14 years in the Air Force and National Guard."
"But as my family grew, I started questioning the path I was on. I'd never been deployed, but I knew it was likely. With two autistic children at home, my family needed me present. After leaving the military, I landed a corporate role at Amazon. It went well for a while, but I was rarely seeing my family, and it wasn't the life I'd envisioned."
Andrew Miller left a high-pressure Amazon role in 2015 after 70-hour workweeks, early starts, and growing disagreements about company direction. He served 14 years in the Air Force and National Guard and left corporate life to be present for his six children, including two autistic children who required his presence. His wife, Holly, supported the decision to move back to Washington. He took a strategy role with Skagit County's economic development team focused on growth and equity. Skagit County blends outdoor recreation, tourism, and agriculture and hosts a long-running annual tulip festival.
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