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How do you quit a 7-figure job? [Khe Hy]

The Examined Life

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Identity Crisis Text

The text message 'what are you doing?' triggered a deep identity crisis in the speaker, making them question their decision to leave and causing fear about their financial and emotional state. The relentless repetition of the text, coupled with internal doubts and external pressures, almost led the speaker to reconsider getting a job. The identity crisis was further exacerbated by the pressure of societal norms, as highlighted by the question about the speaker's husband's occupation at parent meetups.

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