When Donald Trump’s administration began cutting back government departments, Sam Facas concluded that his career prospects had diminished.
Despite expertise in US policy and years of Washington experience, the 33-year-old, who worked as an analyst in government accountability, decided it was time to look overseas. He moved to London in July and landed a job in tech the following month.
“I knew that even though I loved my job and I loved the path I was on, it would be smart for me to look for other opportunities,” says the Berkeley graduate. “I had not lost my job yet [but] I needed to look elsewhere if I wanted to have control over my own life.”