In this episode, I’m answering all your career questions - from how to leave your corporate job and start freelancing, to building your network without feeling fake, to what to do if you’ve been laid off. I’ll share my realistic advice on how long it actually takes to leave corporate, what it means to become work optional, and how to use your current skill set to build a business or side hustle that can eventually replace your 9-5 income. If you’ve been feeling stuck, unmotivated, or unsure how to pivot your career - this episode is for you.In this episode:👉🏻 How to plan your exit from corporate (and what timeline to expect)👉🏻 3 realistic career paths: FIRE, business building, or hybrid work👉🏻 How to build a network that feels genuine, not forced👉🏻 Steps to get started with freelancing or consulting👉🏻 What to do financially if you’re laid offRESOURCES MENTIONED: Own Your Career Book: https://breakyourbudget.com/oyc-bookTask-Tracking Template: https://breakyourbudget.com/own-your-career-templateContent Episode 121: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uecOx_bYdrM&t=18sPrevious Career Q+A: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3On36jpLuEkTimestamps: 00:00 – Intro + Welcome Back02:00 – How I Built My Business Before Leaving Corporate05:30 – The 3 Realistic Paths to Leave Corporate09:00 – How to Calculate Your FIRE Numbers12:00 – How to Start a Business or Freelance While Working Full-Time16:00 – Hybrid Work Options & Redefining Success17:00 – Networking Tips That Don’t Feel Fake or Forced21:00 – Task Management System for Corporate Success25:00 – What to Do If You Feel Stuck or Lost in Your Career30:00 – Financial Steps to Take After a Layoff35:00 – How to Start Freelancing or Consulting (Step-by-Step)BREAK YOUR BUDGET RESOURCES:💸 Personal Finance Dashboard:https://breakyourbudget.com/personal-finance-dashboard💸 Basic Budgeting Template: https://breakyourbudget.com/basic-budgeting-template💸 FI/RE Template: https://breakyourbudget.com/fire-template💸 NEW RENT VS. BUY CALCULATORhttps://breakyourbudget.com/rent-vs-buy-calculator💳 Tools + Cards I Use:Rakuten Cash Back: https://shorturl.at/w0PcHSoFi HYSA: https://wealthlink.me/michela-sofi-hysaAmEx Platinum: https://tinyurl.com/mpf7u7uyBilt Rewards: https://tinyurl.com/4kd8s33aBlue Cash Everyday: https://tinyurl.com/yrcbr2ac✅ Subscribe to Break Your Budget Weekly: https://breakyourbudget.com/newsletter📖 My Books: https://breakyourbudget.com/book👩🏼‍💻 Task Management System + Promotion Template:https://breakyourbudget.com/own-your-career-templateFREE DOWNLOADS:💸 Recession Guide: https://breakyourbudget.com/recession-guide✅ Monthly Audit Checklist: https://breakyourbudget.com/monthly-audit-checklist✍🏻 Personal Finance Starter Kit: https://breakyourbudget.com/pf-starter-kitAll Other Resources: https://breakyourbudget.com/links👩🏼‍💻 Inquiries: [email protected]📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakyourbudget/📲 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breakyourbudget📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/michela_alloccaa💸 Break Your Budget LTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/MichelaAllocca/💸 My ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/shop/michelaallocca

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