How To Navigate a Career Change Without Burning Out or Going Broke
A career change isn’t just a professional move — it’s a financial decision, an identity shift, and a time-management puzzle all at once. It can feel like trying to build the plane while flying it. You want better alignment in your career, but you also need stability. You want momentum, but you can’t afford burnout.
So the question becomes: how to navigate a career change without draining your energy or your bank account?
Let’s map this out with a practical roadmap you can follow.
Start With a Reality Check, Not a Leap
Hollywood loves the story of someone quitting their job dramatically to “follow their passion.” Real life has bills.
Before making any major move:
• Audit your current lifestyle and expenses
• Estimate the financial runway you’d need for transition
• Identify...