Gary Stevenson, a highly successful trader, shocked the financial world when he quit his job that paid him $2 million annually.
Despite his remarkable achievements and big winnings, Stevenson decided to leave.
This has left many wondering why he made such an unexpected choice.
Stevenson's journey to success began at a young age when he made his first million by the age of 24.
After graduating from the London School of Economics with a degree in economics and mathematics, he joined the renowned global financial services company, Citibank, in 2008.
His predictive skills proved exceptional, as he accurately foresaw the outcome of the 2011 Greek financial crisis, followed by successfully navigating the 2012 global financial crisis.
Stevenson's decision turned out to be highly profitable for Citibank, as it earned them a remarkable $35 million.
But his decision to quit came after a confrontation with his disliked boss.
Stevenson revealed that he endured his boss's jokes for six months because he felt obligated to do so.
However, he received a big bonus unexpectedly, which relieved him of the obligation to please his boss.
This freedom made him think deeply about his situation and ponder his true purpose.
During intense arguments with his boss, Stevenson reached a point of no return.
He bravely confronted his boss and declared that he would quit, leaving both his boss and senior management astonished.
As the top trader at Citibank, his decision left everyone shocked.
Initially, senior management tried to convince him to stay by offering a transfer to Tokyo.
Despite some doubts, Stevenson reluctantly agreed but soon realized he was in a final struggle with the bank.
While spending two years in Tokyo, Stevenson deeply considered the meaning of leaving a well-paying job that earned him $2 million per year.
He found another purpose to focus on after quitting his $2 million annual job
Even though it was a difficult choice, he recognized his desire to bring about change in a society affected by financial inequality.
After leaving the finance industry, Stevenson focused on drawing attention to the significant wealth gap and the limited taxes paid by the rich.
He passionately works to highlight the challenges ordinary individuals encounter and strives to promote a more equitable economic system.
"People don’t realize how rich the rich are, and that the rich don’t pay much tax," he said.
