Disheartened by the lack of recognition for her work on Centipede and frustrated with the male-dominated culture at Atari, Dona Bailey left the company. This marked a significant turning point in her career.

After leaving Atari, Bailey explored various interests, including working in the arts and exploring different avenues for personal and professional growth. Specific details about her professional roles during this period are sometimes sparse in publicly available sources.

Bailey worked a variety of positions in the tech sector. Details around these roles are not fully clear in the public domain.