I Quit My $300,000 Banking Job After Learning 3 Things

Seeing a lot of comments asking why I didn’t stay for 2 more months. It was a SIGN-ON bonus (different to a regular annual bonus). The contract had a clause stating that if I left within 12 months of receiving this bonus, I would need to repay it...that's why I talk about staying for another year in the video! 👉🏽 My Free Intentional Spending Tracker - nischa.me/intentionalspendingtracker

There is nothing worse than being stuck in a job you hate. No amount of money will make up for being miserable. It really does put life into perspective

quitting your job when you want to work for yourself is always the right decision

First thing she learned was she can make more money filming videos from home.

I just sold a property in Portland and I'm thinking to put the cash in stocks, I know everyone is saying its ripe enough, but Is this a good time to buy stocks? How long until a full recovery? How are other people in the same market raking in over $450k gains with months, I'm really just confused at this point.

I know it happens everyday, but that story in the beginning about your mentor sent a shiver down my spine. That's the reality when we look behind the curtain.

My Blcktken300 shorts are doing pretty well and I plan to hold much longer.

00:00 🏦 Reflecting on a major career decision, leaving a six-figure job in investment banking despite an impending substantial bonus. 03:37 🤔 Learning from a colleague's sudden termination despite long-term dedication, realizing corporate loyalty is not always reciprocated. 07:13 💼 Recognizing the limitations of financial independence while working for someone else; deciding to take control of financial life. 09:00 🧠 Realizing a plateau in corporate life, feeling misaligned, seeking therapy, and discovering a passion for personal finance and motivation. 13:15 🚶‍♂ Overcoming societal expectations, leaving a prestigious job for a deeper purpose aligned with personal values. 17:32 💸 Enduring a significant pay cut to pursue passion; emphasizing the importance of building a financial buffer before making a career change. 22:28 🌟 Achieving happiness and success by aligning work with personal values and making a positive impact, even with uncertainties about the future. 26:20 🛤 Encouraging individual decision-making, resisting external pressures, and finding inspiration to pursue one's true

I can't believe i'm seeing this video (i still didn't watch but the title surprised me) because i recently did the same. I quit my job 2 months before a 5-figure bonus (in my country it's a lot of money) and everyone wonders why... i just tell them that my mental health, freedom, and dreams are worth way more for me than that bonus.

This reminds me of an excerpt from Will's memoir: “The thing I’ve learned over the years about advice is that no one can accurately predict the future, but we all think we can. So advice at its best is one person’s limited perspective of the infinite possibilities before you. People’s advice is based on their fears, their experiences, their prejudices, and at the end of the day, their advice is just that: it’s theirs, not yours. When people give you advice, they’re basing it on what they would do, what they can perceive, on what they think you can do. But the bottom line is, while yes, it is true that we are all subject to a series of universal laws, patterns, ties, and currents, – all of which are somewhat predictable – you are the first time you’ve happened. YOU and NOW are a unique occurrence, of which you are the most reliable measure of all possibilities.” Thank you for sharing @Nischa 🎉

Thank you for posting this! I’m Im so fed up with my current job. Was literally talking to the wife about how we can get out and away from the military and then I saw this video. You’re a big inspiration please keep doing what you do.

This brought tears to my eyes. I'm in the same position as you were, where you stayed in the job for longer than you wanted.. I saw your video at the right time and I feel like it's a sign. Thank you so much for sharing and so glad it's all working out for you ❤❤❤❤

Congratulations, Nisha! I quit my managerial position last year to follow my desire to be a homemaker. Being able to pick up my son after school and attend his school events feel so luxurious... I'm grateful for my husband's support on this decision. And I'm glad that I've been saving and investing my money since the first day I received my paycheck 20 years ago. I can now focus on my family, self care and my next adventure, whatever that might be... sending you lots of love, Nischa... ❤

I am proud of you Nischa. 👍👍 It takes a lot of courage on what you did. I left my high paying job in the IT industry back in 2006 without a backup. My general manager and manager failed to do what was right vs making themselves feel they were right. I went back to my desk and wrote my resignation letter with two weeks notice. The president of the grand corporation flew from Singapore for an emergency meeting on why I resigned. I extended my 2 weeks notice to 6 months because no one could comprehend what I knew and do for the company, even my manager who is a distant relative (reason for the extension). I resigned based on principles. Without good and proper fundamental principles, we have nothing. Fast forward to 2023, I have my own IT business, trading and invest the financial markets, have side hustles, and continue to have more freedom with the security of not working for someone. The best part of all this, the time I was without work, I was able to diagnose Mommy on her GI issues (Crohn’s Disease) within 6 months, treated her, and now she is in full remission to this day. As I always say..... things happen for a reason. I am all smiles for you Nischa! ❤

Congratulations!! My husband came to me a little bit over a year ago to have the talk of him, leaving his job as a special needs teacher , which he had has been in for over 15 years to pursue his true passion as a chef / pitmaster and yes having his own company. I simply said create a plan, if I find that is reasonable, I have no problem with you leaving. Since leaving I've never seen my husband so happy his mental health has improved tremendously, he's soaring within the industry. I would never go back to change my answer.

Absolutely brilliant video Nischa, and well done on taking this wonderful liberating step forward -- I can utterly and completely emphasize with your decision because years ago, I did the exact same thing and resigned from my job just six weeks before I was to get a massive five-figure bonus. Like yours, it was a SIGN-ON bonus that would have trapped me there for another year. Best decision of my adult life, never looked back and today I'm still living happily only working for myself + my passions. Keep pushing ever forward on your dreams.

You've been inspirational so far but this video really hits the feels, especially for me now. A major shift in my job responsibilities has me thinking if there's anything else i can contribute to stay in the rat race. I can adapt and do my job, but past few months I've slacked off, missed deadlines to the point it has affected my mental health. I've taken on far more work than i have now, and i couldnt understand why im like this now. But as weeks go by, im beginning to see it. I can't find the love for what im doing. Its a scary thought when you realise that you need to challenge the status quo to find your path of peace

So glad I saw this video… I left my job 5 months back just to safeguard my mental health.Still I’m struggling with my mental health issues and trying to figure things out.I’m 37 so getting scared at times.Just a simple thought of applying a job again or facing an interview scares me a lot.It’s sad to see this state after being worked for the last +12 years.Now my goal is to have financial and time freedom. I’m confident that I will figure things out soon.Kudos to you 👏🏽 Thank you for sharing @Nischa

I found this beautiful to watch, it is so so refreshing to see someone put personal values and dreams before social status. Thank you for being open about your journey and epiphany :)

Thanks for sharing Nischa. I recently made a similar decision. I left a senior position in IT at a hospital to pursue my real estate investments that I had been growing in the background for the past 4 years. When I left I initially thought I had made a rash decision but hearing you describe your thought process I realize I had gone through the exact same logical process. It has been over 4 months since I left and I couldn't imagine ever going back. I love the freedom I have gained. Even though sometimes now I work more than I did during my 9 to 5 I am clear on why I am making that sacrifice and commitment and I get a lot of satisfaction from that.