Childfree Life by Design
Childfree Life by Design is the podcast for Childfree people ready to forge their own bold paths with intention.
Your hosts, experts in life planning and financial management, have signed your permission slip to think differently about your life, and bring you clear, practical guidance to make your plans a reality.
Each episode breaks down the lifestyle choices, financial decisions, and long-term planning considerations Childfree adults like you need to shake off our culture's outdated assumptions and expectations.
Whether you're refining your financial plan, redefining what family means to you, or reexamining your values, this is your source for the inspiration and tools to finally ditch the Standard LifeScript and write your own.
DISCLOSURE: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisors before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast. For more information and disclosures, visit https://childfreewealth.com
Childfree Life by Design
I'll Make You Quit Your Job - Pt. 2: The Why, Ep 150
What if the biggest thing standing between you and a better life… is your job?
In this episode, Bri and Dr. Jay get real about why so many Childfree people stay in jobs they hate—and what it would take to finally walk away. From financial fears to cultural expectations to the ever-persistent voice in your head saying, “but it’s good money,” we unpack the emotional and practical sides of career change.
You don’t have to be stuck. And you definitely don’t have to do it alone.
⏱️ Timestamps:
- (00:01) The episode that made people actually quit their jobs
- (02:00) Are you trading your happiness for a paycheck?
- (03:15) Why the “25-year career plan” is outdated
- (06:15) Who picked your job—you or someone else?
- (10:25) Seasons of life, identity shifts, and rediscovering passion
- (14:00) If your job causes pain, you can walk away
- (17:30) Working with purpose vs. burning out for money
- (20:00) Career changes as value-driven life decisions
- (24:00) The financial (and emotional) math of quitting
- (26:25) Therapy, coaching, and building a support system
- (27:30) You don’t need to suffer through the rest of your career
Mentioned in this Episode:
- REPLAY: I'll Make You Quit Your Job Pt. 1 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2002436/episodes/17514288
- The Gardner and the Rose: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2002436/episodes/13190469
About Childfree Life by Design:
Childfree Life By Design is dedicated to helping Childfree individuals thrive by providing resources, guidance, and community. We recognize that when you've made a decision roughly 75% of the population doesn't make, conventional wisdom simply doesn't apply to you. Our mission is to help you design a life that works for you, covering everything from finances and relationships to career decisions and building support networks that will actually be there when you need them.
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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast...
