151. Exploring Career Sabbaticals and the FIRE Movement with Justin Peters
EPISODE OVERVIEW
In this episode of Corporate Quitter, we welcome Justin Peters to discuss career transitions, the decision between quitting your job or taking a career sabbatical, and how to navigate these changes smoothly. Justin shares detailed advice on requesting a career sabbatical, activities to consider during your time off, and strategies for re-entering the traditional workforce. We also dive into the FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) movement and its evolution as our world changes economically.
ABOUT JUSTIN PETERS
Justin Peters is a Podcast Manager and Host. His podcasting journey started in December 2019.
After taking a career break, Justin created The Struggle is Real, a podcast for 20-somethings looking to master good money habits. At the time, he didn’t realize the sabbatical project would turn into a career until his brother, Kyle, joined the team.
They paired up together to launch SimplePod Studios, a podcast production agency that supports business owners in launching, editing, and managing their podcasts. Justin continues to support the podcast community through quarterly online meetups and in-person events in Austin, TX.
TIME STAMPS
00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview
01:54 Sponsor Shoutout: Novo
03:03 Diving into the FIRE Movement
17:25 Career Sabbaticals: When and How to Take a Break
25:53 Overcoming Obstacles for Sabbaticals
26:44 Honesty with Employers About Sabbaticals
27:38 Reasons for Taking a Sabbatical
29:27 Mental Challenges During Sabbaticals
33:23 Maintaining Purpose and Structure
40:20 Reentering the Workforce After a Sabbatical
44:24 Unexpected Life Changes and Financial Independence
47:59 Podcast Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts
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