Quitting Amazon: Stephanie Ramos’ Inspiring Story on Designing a Life You Love, Ep 151

Aug 13, 2025

In this engaging conversation, Stephanie Ramos, a former Amazon employee who became "LinkedIn famous," shares her inspiring journey to financial independence. She reveals how quitting a corporate job without a safety net allowed her to prioritize well-being over wealth. Stephanie discusses her path from teaching to becoming a self-made millionaire, emphasizing the power of simplifying finances and aligning daily actions with life goals. She highlights the emotional shift from saving for security to spending for joy, encouraging listeners to design a fulfilling life.

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ANECDOTE

Viral Resignation Story

Stephanie Ramos wrote a LinkedIn post after quitting Amazon and it unexpectedly went viral, reaching nearly a million views.
She left Amazon because the job no longer matched her expectations and she felt deep disappointment in the company.

ADVICE

Run The Numbers Before You Quit

Do the math: list your assets and run scenarios to know how long you can be fine without a job.
Use that clarity to decide whether to stay or leave a role that makes you unhappy.

INSIGHT

Baseline Living Limits Lifestyle Inflation

Stephanie used a teacher's salary as a baseline to keep fixed expenses low despite higher pay later.
That habit plus long-term market investing let her build substantial wealth over time.

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Ever wondered what it's like to quit a big tech job without a Plan B and actually thrive? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Stephanie Ramos, who went from "LinkedIn famous" to living her best childfree life! Stephanie shares her candid experience leaving Amazon, and how having "F.U. money" allowed her to prioritize her well-being over a paycheck. We dive into her unique financial journey, from starting as a teacher to becoming a self-made millionaire, and how simplifying finances led to an amazing life filled with travel and purpose, not just luxury goods. Stephanie also opens up about the emotional shift from saving for safety to spending for joy, and why having a clear vision for your life is more important than hitting a magic number.

In this episode, we cover:

🔹(0:45) Stephanie's viral experience quitting Amazon and the backstory

🔹(3:40) How financial independence provided the confidence to leave a dissatisfying job

🔹(7:34) Stephanie's journey to becoming a millionaire and her "simple" financial philosophy

🔹(12:46) Redefining "rich" as having time, money, and freedom

🔹(15:06) The importance of aligning daily actions with a future vision for your life

🔹(24:16) Why having money allows you to escape undesirable situations, not just take fancy vacations

🔹(26:14) Stephanie's future plans, including pursuing financial advisement

🔹(32:29) The challenges and rewards of being a soloist and the power of a trusted second opinion

Mentioned in this Episode:

🔹Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-ramos

🔹So long, Amazon. I quit. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/stephanie-ramos_amazon-resignation-amazonrto-activity-7251693888719974400-tOYJ?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAACh_t8QBnBCK4-1X4rxViyerrK-dj17cqBI

🔹The Spinster Syndicate Subtack https://thespinstersyndicate.substack.com/

🔹A family of one: The ascendance of the solo households

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