Burned Out or Done? How to Know It's Time to Leave Your 9-5
Thu Jan 29 2026
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Are you burned out or actually done with corporate? There's a difference — and getting it wrong can cost you.
I left my corporate job over two years ago after 15 years of climbing the ladder. I thought I was just burned out. Turns out I was done. And I wish someone had helped me see the difference sooner.
In this episode, I'm breaking down how to know if you're ready to leave your 9-5, the real difference between burnout and being done with corporate, why you can't figure this out alone, and what no one tells you about the identity crisis that hits when you finally leave.
If you're a woman stuck in a career that looks good on paper but feels empty, if you're quietly wondering whether to quit your job, or if you're tired of following a script you never agreed to — this one's for you.
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Send us a text Are you burned out or actually done with corporate? There's a difference — and getting it wrong can cost you. I left my corporate job over two years ago after 15 years of climbing the ladder. I thought I was just burned out. Turns out I was done. And I wish someone had helped me see the difference sooner. In this episode, I'm breaking down how to know if you're ready to leave your 9-5, the real difference between burnout and being done with corporate, why you can't figure this out alone, and what no one tells you about the identity crisis that hits when you finally leave. If you're a woman stuck in a career that looks good on paper but feels empty, if you're quietly wondering whether to quit your job, or if you're tired of following a script you never agreed to — this one's for you. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes on leaving corporate, building a business, and creating a life you don't want to escape from. #leavingcorporate #quityourjob #corporateburnout #womeninbusiness #careerchange #femaleentrepreneur #9to5 #workingmom #careerpivot #quitcorporate #entrepreneurlife #corporateamerica #womensupportingwomen #businesswoman #startingover #burnout #corporatelife With podcast microphone Support the show Love what you’re hearing? Don’t forget to subscribe to Unleashed and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Let’s rewrite the rules together—one bold conversation at a time.