A weekly essay on leave a high-stakes job without going broke.
Don’t quit on a feeling. Know your runway.
Real talk on money, burnout, and finding meaning after leaving the corporate world.
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How much to save before quitting your job
A customized approach to finding your walk away number and what to do if money is tight.
What counts as cash before you quit
Before you quit, only money you can take out this week counts. Retirement, the house, and a bonus still in HR do not.
Burnout and quitting your job
Burnout can be a reason to change the week. It is not, by itself, a reason to resign with three months of cash.
About Mike
After 15 years protecting businesses that keep the lights on, I left an executive role at 36 and moved to the mountains in Europe. I write about what corporations do to people, the money you need before you walk, and how to find meaning after the exit.
One essay, every Saturday morning
Real talk on money, burnout, and finding meaning after leaving the corporate world.