Why did Jon Favreau leave finance?

Jon Favreau left finance due to dissatisfaction with the working environment compared to his experiences in academia. He found that in the financial world, hard work was rarely acknowledged, and there was minimal recognition for efforts. He felt like a mere cog in a larger system, unlike in school where his efforts were directly correlated with success and recognition. This realization, coupled with the realization of the monotonous and grueling lifestyle that awaited him in finance, led him to seek a different path. Ultimately, his cross-country experience and encounter with improvisation in Chicago spurred him to leave finance and pursue acting. 1 2.