Tess Vigeland

Tess Vigeland, a producer and author, shares her insights on navigating career transitions after leaving her NPR hosting job without a backup plan. She discusses the importance of a 'freedom fund' and the emotional realities of quitting. The conversation touches on managing workload without burning bridges, the impact of the labor market on job decisions, and vital lessons learned from her experience. Tess emphasizes the need for reflection between jobs and weighs the pros and cons of 'quiet quitting' versus making a clean break.