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I burned out and quit my demanding career. It turned into an unexpected, 18-month career break that changed my life. - Yahoo

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Published by Business Insider By Tess Martinelli · 10 August 2026 at 12:16

I burned out and quit my demanding career. It turned into an unexpected, 18-month career break that changed my life. - Yahoo — Image · Business Insider

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Alice Kim quit her finance career due to burnout and found renewed purpose and balance through surfing and freelance work.

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