So Money with Farnoosh Torabi 1892: This Is the Correct (and Safe) Way to Quit Your Job
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Oct 15, 2025 
Goli Kalkhoran, a Master-certified life coach and former attorney, shares her insights on navigating career changes and the stigma surrounding quitting. She highlights a cultural shift, revealing that more people now seek to leave their jobs. Goli discusses her own courageous pivot from law, the practicalities of quitting, and the importance of viewing career moves as experiments rather than failures. She also tackles the challenges of toxic workplaces and offers strategies for setting boundaries and finding fulfillment in work.
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Why Quitting Feels More Possible Now
- Technology and remote work expanded career options, making quitting more viable today than for prior generations.
- Loss of traditional employer loyalty and benefits also pushed people to reconsider staying at unsatisfying jobs.
Seven Years Of Misfit Lawyering
- Goli worked seven years as a lawyer while feeling trapped before seriously considering quitting.
- It took a year of wrestling with fears and husband support before she left the profession.
Decide By Math — Then Manage Fear
- Separate the math from the mental drama: calculate finances then address fears and identity questions.
- If quitting isn't immediately affordable, plan a timeline, save, or consider part-time income to create a runway.