‘Jeopardy!’: Amy Schneider Reveals Next Move After Quitting Day Job
Fresh off her record-breaking 40-game winning streak, recent Jeopardy! champion Amy Schneider has decided to pack in her day job to explore new opportunities as a public figure.
“Some of you may have heard, but I quit my day job yesterday!” tweeted Schneider, who worked as a software engineering manager in Oakland, California. “It’s a bit nerve-wracking to pivot from software engineer to… public figure, I guess? But regardless of the outcome I’m so excited to spend the next couple years at least tackling this new challenge!”
Some of you may have heard, but I quit my day job yesterday! It’s a bit nerve-wracking to pivot from software engineer to… public figure, I guess? But regardless of the outcome I’m so excited to spend the next couple years at least tackling this new challenge!
— Amy Schneider (@Jeopardamy) February 8, 2022
Schneider’s run on Jeopardy! saw her break several records, including being the first transgender contestant to participate in the show’s Tournament of Champions and becoming the winningest woman in the show’s history. She also finished in second place for consecutive wins in regular game play, surpassing fellow recent champ Matt Amodio.
Despite her impressive winning streak coming to an end on January 26, Schneider still walked away with an incredible $1,382,800 in total earnings. Now the trivia expert is weighing up how to spend her winnings, as well as fielding offers from across the entertainment industry.
“I’ve done some more press, and I’ve also been taking a ton of meetings with different people that want to work with me in various ways,” she revealed on Twitter. “[I] started to plan what charitable work I want to do, worked on a proposal for a book, a murder to plan, and Guilder to frame for it. I’m swamped!”
I’ve done some more press, and I’ve also been taking a ton of meetings with different people that want to work with me in various ways, started to plan what charitable work I want to do, worked on a proposal for a book, a murder to plan, and Guilder to frame for it. I’m swamped!
— Amy Schneider (@Jeopardamy) February 8, 2022
The book appears to be a top priority right now, as Schneider explained during a recent interview with GLAAD. “One thing is I’m going to be working on trying to write a book,” she said. “My agent, which still feels like such a weird thing to say, really wants to get moving on that real quick while the publicity is out there. That’s what I know for sure.”
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Good luck Amy we enjoyed watching you..
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I love you Amy! You are the smartest human being I have ever seen! My husband and I enjoyed watching you play and win and we still miss you on Jeopardy. It is not the same without you. I look forward to reading your book and seeing you succeed in whatever it is you choose to take on. You are beautiful and amazing!!
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Good luck Amy! Loved watching you! You blew our minds with your intelligence!
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Really? Unnecessary.
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Enjoyed watching each game! Haven’t been able to watch jeopardy again since your last game. Don’t pay attention to negativity. People are just jealous of your success! Good luck on all your future endeavors!
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The first night you weren’t on any longer I really missed you. It just seemed like someone who belonged there. Good luck in your new adventure. Can’t wait to see you again one day
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Good luck Amy. I watched all the shows you were on, and before that I only watched a show here and there. I think you will be successful in whatever you decide to do.
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You sound like a sad little person.
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Good luck Amy. My husband and I watched all your appearances on Jeopardy and enjoyed every show. We cheered you on as if we were in the audience. Every time you got the Double Jeopardy we would shout “Woo Hoo”!! Good luck on your future endeavors.
😊😊🥰🌹
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You described how I & many others enjoyed Amy as she continued to amaze everyone on Jeopardy’s show.
I was riveted to my seat although at times squirmed when other contestants came close to her.
She was just super.
Like her I needed 30 minutes to realize her 40th game ended her streak.
Thanks Amy, it was an incredible run.
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I haven't heard Amy refuting their misapprehension.
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I think jeopardy is boring without Amy. She is without a doubt the smartest person I have ever seen. We need more like her on jeopardy.
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It "messes" with every woman! He can live however he wants to live, but claiming it as a woman - as 'she' - is a disservice to every woman and girl.
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I've been a woman all my life. Amy's journey doesn't "mess with me" in the least. The fact that you feel "messed with" or bothered by her is all on you, not her.
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Good luck to jeopardy’s new champion
Stay true to you do what you want. You had the knowledge good luck. 🍀
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I loved you on day one...is that a little like "I loved you at hello" ? Seriously, huge respect and admiration for what you have done in many ways.
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I wish you, Amy the very best!!! Take advantage of advantages! I am on your team!
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