Sharyn Casey on quitting the 'dream job'

Sharyn Casey, radio, TV, and podcast personality, shares why she quit what was once her dream job, and how she's handled that financially.You can have the dream job. The big career. The success everyone else envies. And still realise; this isn’t the life you want.That’s exactly what happened to Sharyn Casey, who you probably already know from listening to her on the radio during her long stint on The Edge, or maybe when she hosted Dancing with the Stars. Or maybe you just like following her on instagram, along with tens of thousands of other people. And if you do know her from all of that, you’ll also know, that at the top of her game, she walked away.So what actually happens when you step off the success treadmill?What about the bills that still need paying, the kids that still need feeding, the future you still have to build?What does it take to quit a top-tier media career?How do you handle the financial impact of leaving a steady job?And is it really possible to rebuild a better life on the other side?In this episode of Making Cents, Sharyn shares what led to her decision to quit, how she’s handling the transition financially, and the surprising truths about burnout, motherhood, and building a more meaningful career.If you’ve ever fantasised about quitting your job – or wondered what it really costs to change your life – this one’s for you.Making Cents is supported by our friends at Kiwibank.LinksFollow Frances Cook on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, or join the Money Memo newsletter for a free weekly money tip in your inbox each week.