The spreadsheet that made me quit my bank job in Dallas

I used to think career planning was all gut feeling. Then I made a simple spreadsheet comparing my current gig to a trade school program. Columns for pay, stress, commute, and actual interest. The numbers showed I'd break even in 14 months and gain back 10 hours per week. That math hit harder than any motivational quote. Anyone else switch based on a boring calculation instead of a big moment?

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sethb4511d ago

Youre giving the spreadsheet a little too much credit honestly. That break even point only works if you actually account for lost raises and pension contributions from your bank job. Had a buddy do the same math, switched to a trade, and his 14 month projection turned into 3 years because he forgot his 401k match and yearly bonus potential. The commute savings are real though, those add up way faster than people think. Just make sure your numbers include the stuff you take for granted, not just the obvious pay check difference. Otherwise you are just lying to yourself on a Google Sheet lol.