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Wellness
Leave a high-stress career for lower pay and better quality of life
Long-term — 3+ years
Context
My job pays well but it's been grinding me down for years. A less intense role came up at significantly lower pay. I'm genuinely burnt out, but I'm also scared of what stepping back looks like financially — and how I'll feel about it once the pressure eases.
Goal
Work out whether I can actually afford this, and whether this is a real long-term decision or just burnout talking.
Analysis dimensions — pre-configured
Reversibility40
Upside Potential60
Downside Severity40
Downside Likelihood30
Dependency Risk35
Long-Term Alignment85
Sky bars indicate dimensions working in the decision's favor. Gray bars highlight areas of elevated risk or cost.
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