3. Leaving Corporate: How I Knew, What I Saved, and What Happened Next
Today’s episode is all about the realistic financial steps I took before leaving my corporate 9-5 to build Financial Hot Girl. You asked questions about navigating irregular income, the surprising ways my lifestyle changed (spoiler: I simplified a lot but still found myself spending on holidays), and how I’ve handled the mental shift from predictable payslips to trusting myself and my business skills. I’ll also share unexpected lessons about what really mattered once I left, including how others reacted and how my priorities completely reshaped themselves.I’ve linked the exact spreadsheet I used to plan my own quitting fund here: https://devamsha.beehiiv.com/c/quit-fundPlus a sign-up to the weekly newsletter for more financially hot tips, relatable money advice, and behind-the-scenes insights on building a life outside the 9-5: https://devamsha.beehiiv.com00:00 Intro: Getting Real About Quitting Your 9-501:19 Figuring Out How Much to Save (Without Overdoing It)04:46 My Exact ‘Quit Fund’ Strategy and Number08:39 Knowing When to Actually Leave (Gut Feelings and Logic)12:58 The Realities of Irregular Income and Financial Stress17:27 Adjusting My Lifestyle and Mindset After Quitting20:04 Unexpected Lessons, Reactions, and Priorities23:50 Final Thoughts and How to Find Your Own Quit Number🔗 Join the newsletter for bonus resources: https://devamsha.beehiiv.com💌 Submit your dilemmas or feedback: info@financialhotgirl.com🎧 Not financial advice. Financially hot advice. *This content is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. I am not a financial adviser, and you should always do your own research or speak to a qualified professional before making financial decisions. Investments can go up and down in value and you may get back less than you invest. Capital is at risk.