Freakonomics Radio

The Upside of Quitting (Rebroadcast )

May 29, 2014
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ANECDOTE

From Programmer to High-End Escort

  • Allie quit a steady computer programming job to become a high-end escort.
  • Her new job paid much more and offered more enjoyment and freedom.
ANECDOTE

Robert Reich Quits Cabinet Job

  • Robert Reich quit as U.S. Secretary of Labor to spend more time with his family.
  • He called it the right move despite the difficulty balancing family and his responsibilities.
ANECDOTE

Justin Humphreys Quits Baseball

  • Justin Humphreys was drafted by the Houston Astros but quit baseball at age 20 after injuries.
  • He returned to school and eventually studied sociology with Sudhir Venkatesh.
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