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Why I Quit the Bank: Building a Sustainable Career on the Fringes of Finance | The Culture Club
In this episode of The Culture Club, host Stella Duarte shares her deeply personal journey from a high-stress corporate banking career to building a sustainable, authentic life on the fringes of finance. This narrative is essential for creative professionals, freelancers, and anyone feeling trapped in the traditional 'hustle culture' or burnout cycle. Stella dissects the illusion that sweat equals success, revealing how fear often masquerades as ambition in rigid corporate environments. She explores the emotional toll of measuring life in billable hours and quarterly projections, offering a…
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