Marketplace Tech · Nov 9, 2026 · 6:38
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Drew and Lindsay Haven spent years working in the Silicon Valley tech industry, but eventually felt they needed a change.
Lindsay left the video game industry about a decade ago. Drew left his job about a year and a half ago, becoming disillusioned with the company culture.
Their story is the latest in our series, “Clocked Out,” which follows people who’ve left the workforce.
Why people are dropping out of the workforce and not looking for new jobs: ‘The market wore me down’ — from CNBC
The U.S. labor market may soon face a new crisis: Too few workers — from CBS News
Why are so many men opting out of the labor force? — from Marketplace