I graduated from Stanford and couldn't find a job, so I created my own. I turned it into a six-figure business.

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The author started her own business after struggling to find a full-time job.

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I quit my six-figure job in New York City and now make less than $1,000 a month. I regret nothing.

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The author quit her six-figure job.

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I make 6 figures as an electrician. Trades like mine may be the last safe haven from AI.

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Carl Murawski.

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I have a 6-figure job and $25,000 in credit card debt. I fell victim to lifestyle creep, and inflation doesn't help.

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Angelisa Cunniff.

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I put my dreams on hold for a stable career in finance. 6 years in, I gave up my 6-figure salary to move to Hawaii and start over.

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Adam Knorr.

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A 26-year-old solopreneur with a 6-figure business shares 4 tips for successfully transitioning from a normal job to a full-time content creator

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Natalie Fischer quit her job as a data analyst to start her own business as a financial content creator.
Natalie Fischer quit her job as a data analyst to start her own business as a financial content creator.

Natalie Fischer

I quit my $240,000 job at Meta. Here's how I got hired and grew my salary — and why I left.

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Alexandru Voica worked at Meta for four years.

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3 high-earners share when they knew it was time to quit their 6-figure jobs: 'It was literally driving me to the edge'

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I quit my Big Tech dream job to work for myself. I loved the perks and the 6-figure salary, but the hustle culture wasn't worth it.

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Jean Kang.

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I supercommute through 4 states to get to work. I love earning a 6-figure NYC salary but living a suburban life in Delaware.

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Kyle Rice's commute takes around four hours in total.

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