Why this former account manager gave up his six-figure job to make kimchi
"I realized I wanted to live my life in a way that reflected how important my mother had been to me"
the big quit
This lawyer gave up his partnership in a top-tier firm to find happiness
"I was probably working 60 hours a week. Now it’s more like 40, so I have time for two side hustles"
I quit my desk job and opened a Pilates studio in Corktown
"I was pretty miserable. And it got worse over the pandemic once I became stuck at home"
“I’d break down in tears as soon as I got home”: Why this nurse left the profession for good
"I was skipping all of my lunches and breaks, and I still couldn't get everything done"
I gave up my career as a TD executive to become a florist
"I’m earning $17 an hour as a junior designer"
This accountant had to give up her career during the pandemic. Now she designs modular kids’ toys
"I found a product designer based in Paris who could turn my drawings into 3-D foam renderings"
