Why I quit my $100k career at 27

Before I turned 27, I took a career break for one year, and it ended up saving my career in the long run.
If you're struggling to figure out what comes next, I hope this story inspires you to trust your gut, even if it sounds crazy. Sometimes we need a change of scenery, and there's nothing wrong with that!

[@JesreenDeol]

Currently suffering from the Sunday scaries lol. Your videos have pushed me to take a leap of faith and bet on myself. Keep up the good work mate! Subscribed :)

[@leanderangst]

Welcome! And trust me I know the feeling. So happy to hear you’re taking a chance! What is it? If you feel comfortable sharing.

[@LM-uc5sg]

Wow. How lucky to have stumbled upon this. I have been going through the EXACT same feelings as you when you were in Boston/New York.
Thank you for vocalizing what has been tumbling in my brain for a while now.

[@leanderangst]

So happy to hear this. I hope it’s encouraging and wish you luck on the journey!

[@Metka389]

Thanks for sharing, I recently quit my unfulfilling job and moved countries. After half a year of freedom, I can feel my creative spark returning. It feels good to know there are other people like me out there!

[@leanderangst]

So happy to hear this! Good for you.

[@sarahfchang]

I've been stuck between "I'm so lucky to make $90k" and "I hate my job I hate my job I hate my job." I quit last month because of the massive burnout (also at age 26). I've led website redesigns for brands under my company and have been seriously considering UX/UI because it was the only work I enjoyed in my 3 years there. This video could not have come at a better time. Thank you for sharing!

[@leanderangst]

Hey Sarah thanks so much for sharing. Really happy to hear the content has been helpful for you, and even better that you decided to take a risk and make a change. Sounds like a great idea to explore the possibility of UX/UI if you enjoyed it! Follow those small signs :)

[@captnoplan3926]

That was a good ramble. A lot of wisdom in there.Subscribed ; )

[@SvenDesigns]

Nice channel, keep it up !

[@leanderangst]

Thanks, will do!

[@deepashamusic]

Unrelated…. My sons name is Skender. Kind of similar to yours. I’ve never heard either of those names before 😀
Thank you for sharing your stories. I, myself am a recent career changer. Went from teaching to tech so all your videos resonate a lot. Thank you.

[@leanderangst]

Haha interesting! Haven't heard that one before. Happy to hear it resonated 😃

[@anshitajena7970]

I want to try video editing, being a DJ, scuba diving and yes I'm quitting job😂 not because of what you said, but my reason is some what similar to yours and the burnout is extreme

[@leanderangst]

Do it! There's no time like the present 😎

[@Digitalmarketer84]

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Thank you.

[@leanderangst]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@Digitalmarketer84]

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