Podcast Episode 25: Why I Quit My Comfy Cafe Job

Unemployed & Optimistic Podcast · Jul 2, 2026 · 6m

Nobody knows this, but I actually had to quit my barista job three times. It’s a really hard decision, but at some point, you have to quit your survival job and bet on yourself. Here’s a five-minute version of how I did it, and how I know you can too.

And just incase nobody told you today; you’re doing great and it’s gonna be okay.

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