What if the biggest thing standing between you and a better life… is your job?
In this episode, Bri and Dr. Jay get real about why so many Childfree people stay in jobs they hate—and what it would take to finally walk away. From financial fears to cultural expectations to the ever-persistent voice in your head saying, “but it’s good money,” we unpack the emotional and practical sides of career change.
You don’t have to be stuck. And you definitely don’t have to do it alone.
⏱️ Timestamps:
- (00:01) The episode that made people actually quit their jobs
- (02:00) Are you trading your happiness for a paycheck?
- (03:15) Why the “25-year career plan” is outdated
- (06:15) Who picked your job—you or someone else?
- (10:25) Seasons of life, identity shifts, and rediscovering passion
- (14:00) If your job causes pain, you can walk away
- (17:30) Working with purpose vs. burning out for money
- (20:00) Career changes as value-driven life decisions
- (24:00) The financial (and emotional) math of quitting
- (26:25) Therapy, coaching, and building a support system
- (27:30) You don’t need to suffer through the rest of your career
Mentioned in this Episode:
- REPLAY: I'll Make You Quit Your Job Pt. 1 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2002436/episodes/17514288
- The Gardner and the Rose: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2002436/episodes/13190469
The Childfree Wealth Podcast, hosted by Bri Conn, CFP®, and Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP®, is a financial and lifestyle podcast that explores the unique perspectives and concerns of Childfree individuals and couples.
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