EPISODE · Oct 22, 2024 · 7 MIN
Life After the Sale: Navigating Job Opportunities with a Fresh Start
from Early Escape: FI & RE Guide · host Jake Carson and Lily Morgan
In this episode of Life After the Sale, Jake Carson and Lily Morgan sit down with a 30-year-old entrepreneur who’s about to close on the sale of his business, netting around $1 million pretax. With a decade of self-employment experience and a management degree, our listener is now facing a new challenge: transitioning back into the workforce after years of running a successful business. We explore the feasibility of finding a job with comparable compensation to their previous $150K salary, strategies for leveraging entrepreneurial experience, and the importance of taking time off before diving into a new opportunity. If you’re considering a career pivot after a major life change, join us for advice on navigating the job market and finding your next big move!
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In this episode of Life After the Sale, Jake Carson and Lily Morgan sit down with a 30-year-old entrepreneur who’s about to close on the sale of his business, netting around $1 million pretax. With a decade of self-employment experience and a management degree, our listener is now facing a new challenge: transitioning back into the workforce after years of running a successful business. We explore the feasibility of finding a job with comparable compensation to their previous $150K salary, strategies for leveraging entrepreneurial experience, and the importance of taking time off before diving into a new opportunity. If you’re considering a career pivot after a major life change, join us for advice on navigating the job market and finding your next big move!
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