There comes a time in life—whether you’re 26 or 66—when something inside you whispers, “This isn’t what I was meant to do.” For some, it happens after loss. For others, it’s sparked by a moment of stillness, or a passing comment that hits a little too close to the heart.
Leaving a steady job may feel risky, even reckless, especially when you’re older. But as these brave souls discovered, walking away from a career that drains you can open the door to real joy, peace, and purpose.