How To! How To Quit Your Dream Job
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Sep 9, 2025 Vanessa Zoltan, an atheist chaplain and author, shares her insights from guiding others in making tough career choices. She discusses the balance between pursuing passions and the need for financial stability, highlighting the rise of burnout among creatives. Vanessa emphasizes that quitting can be an act of bravery rather than failure. The conversation also dives into the challenges of finding identity beyond work and the importance of emotional support when navigating life's big decisions.
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Many Hats, One Dream
- Alice describes multiple film roles: festival programmer, conference curator, critic, producer, board member, and sports captain.
- She says the work fills her identity and feels like a dream job despite insecurity.
Love vs Lifestyle Clash
- Carvell frames Alice's dilemma as a common clash: beloved work vs desired lifestyle.
- He notes many people face jobs they love that can't sustain the life they want.
Score Values And Set Deadlines
- Set values-weighted metrics and score your life areas periodically to evaluate trade-offs.
- Create hard deadlines (e.g., age 40) tied to concrete financial or career goals to force decisions.
