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40 y/o man wants to quit his job without a backup plan, has $380k saved: ‘It’s destroying my health’
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· September 1, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points He has accumulated $380,000 in savings, but is hesitant to leave his steady salary without a backup plan. A 40-year-old man is considering quitting his job due to its impact on his mental health.
A 40-year-old man is considering quitting his job due to its impact on his mental health. His workload has become unsustainable, with constant tight deadlines and an inability to switch off from work. He has accumulated $380,000 in savings, but is hesitant to leave his steady salary without a backup plan. The man's concerns include the potential difficulty of re-entering the workforce, especially in a tough job market.
Further details about his situation are available, including his occupation as a senior officer in the uniformed services.
His story has been shared online, sparking discussion about the challenges of balancing work and mental health.
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Category: News Published: September 1, 2026 Source: The Independent Singapore Reading time: 1 min
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