Knowing When to Quit a New Job and How to Outbound for Your Personal Life with Laura Bartkiewicz

Send us Fan MailFrom startups to scale-ups: Laura's journey on finance, investing, and life designWhat does it truly take to navigate a career across startups, scale-ups, and remote life while managing finances and investments? Main topics:* Transitioning from recruiting to tech startups and scale-ups* The power of networking, cold outreach, and resilience* Personal finance tips: investing in stocks, diversifying, and tax strategies for expats* Balancing career growth and mental health through intentional life design* The significance of early savings, work breaks, and mindfulness practices like meditation* Managing equity, IPO exposure, and long-term investment planning* Tips for young professionals entering the tech and sales spaceTimestamps: 00:00 - Introduction and podcast overview00:42 - Catalysts for Laura’s career shift into startups and scale-ups01:44 - The impact of early networking and cold outreach success stories03:27 - Transition from recruiting to sales and tech leadership05:02 - Navigating startup risks and the importance of cultural fit06:29 - The benefits and challenges of working in scale-ups08:04 - The value of quick decision-making and trial periods in careers09:27 - Investing in stocks: diversifying, risk management, and news sources11:12 - The role of financial planning for expats living abroad13:09 - Strategies for handling taxes as a US citizen abroad and avoiding surprises15:14 - The importance of paying professionals to handle complex tax matters16:41 - How market fluctuations influence long-term investment strategies18:45 - The significance of diversifying investments across tech sectors20:25 - Using news and AI for investment decision-making22:07 - Managing equity, IPOs, and exercise options with financial advisors24:45 - The psychological aspect of market volatility and holding assets long-term27:11 - Building a financial network and trusted advisors28:45 - Tips on risk management in tech stocks and cycles30:09 - Aligning investments with personal values and long-term goals33:00 - Realities and strategies for exercising stock options and RSUs36:24 - Building a life around intentional career moves and savings38:35 - Managing the risk in tech investment and gut feeling during downturns42:51 - The importance of diversification and scheduled exit strategies45:00 - Reality checks: selling vs holding, and emotional control in investment decisions48:45 - Reflections on the stress and psychology of wealth and stock fluctuation50:42 - Hidden passions and activities outside LinkedIn profiles51:08 - Meditation and mental health practices that support decision-making in high-stakes environments52:45 - Advice to young professionals: values-based career choices and resilience55:00 - The value of work breaks and financial preparedness for life’s uncertainties56:42 - How past routines built resilience and planning for future freedom58:46 - Practical tips on prospecting, outreach, and building sustainable sales pipelines59:09 - Closing thoughts and gratitude for shared storiesResources & Links:* Glassdoor* LinkedIn* Microsoft Stocks* Figma IPO overview* Vedic Meditation* The Book "Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway"Connect with Laura:* LinkedInNote: Always consult with a financial advisor or tax specialist, especially for expat tax planning and stock options personal strategies vary greatly based on circumstances.Some people thrive in sales. Others in systems. Some build fast, others build deep. The difference isn't discipline. It's design. MoneyCareer.app uses your Chinese Ba Zi chart and Psychometric profile to show you the career and money path you were actually built for.www.moneycareer.app Are you in tech, get equity in your compensation and tired tax shocks?Check out www.equitytax.ai Support the [email protected]