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Finance Pro in NYC: Burnt Out, Trapped by High Salary! 😩💸

I'm in my early 30s, working a high-pressure finance job in New York City. The pay is incredible—around $300k a year—but the stress is relentless. Most nights, I'm still at my desk past 3 AM, and honestly, I burned out a long time ago. My mental health is suffering, but every time I think about quitting, I worry it’ll ruin my dream of retiring by 45. I’ve saved up about $950k in investments and have $250k equity in two rental properties. I’m maxing out my 401k, doing a backdoor Roth, and saving about $8k a month. Other than the mortgages on my rentals, I have no debt and live pretty frugally. But I feel completely stuck—golden handcuffed to this job. Has anyone else been in this situation? Is it possible to switch to a lower-paying, less stressful job and still watch my net worth grow? I’d really appreciate any advice or experiences you can share. 🙏 #CareerBurnout #FinanceLife #WorkLifeBalance #JobCareer

New York, New York • 18 days ago
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