The first time it was because I wanted to take six or seven months off and then come back afterwards but not lose my health insurance during the time away. They said that they couldn't do it, so I left anyway but then didn't go back after.

The second time it was because my partner needed to be outside of the country for an extended period and I wanted to stay with her. That time I asked if I could work remotely. They said yes as a contract manager but not as an engineer, so I left because my personal life is always more important to me than someone's business.

Both exits were on good terms.