8 People Who Traded Corporate Job Stress for Life on Their Own Terms
Not everyone has the bravery to leave a boring job and follow their real passion. But those who leap seldom regret it.
Story 1
My dad d!ed suddenly. The pain hit me deeply. I sent a polite message to my boss, asking for three days off. Instead of understanding, he called me, sounding annoyed: “This project is urgent. Can’t it wait?” That response said it all.
I didn’t reply and took the time off anyway, traveling home to bury my father. Being with family and memories made me realize I hadn’t just lost a parent—I had lost myself in a job that never truly appreciated me.
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