Unlocking The Golden Handcuffs: Free Your Money & Mindset to Pursue the Career You Desire
Last night’s Zoominar was A-MA-ZING. Probably one of my favorites (even though I feel like I say that every time).
Elena Deutsch was my lively, engaging guest and she did not disappoint. As the founder of WILL, Women Interested in Leaving (big)Law, she helps women who feel stuck and unhappy, achieve clarity, relief, and leave their soul-sucking jobs, whether they are in-house, at a small law firm, or already have left the law field.
Although not a lawyer herself, her personal and professional experience with lawyers is eye-popping. She found love in working with women and helping them change their mindsets and finally find something less stressful and more meaningful in their lives.
Over our hour-and-a-half workshop, Elena and I walk folks through multiple real-life exercises (handouts included!) to help them figure out how to honor their commitments to put themselves and their money first.
Before you watch the full Zoominar, grab a pen and print out Elena’s TFAR Worksheet so you can participate in her mind-altering exercise... and be ready for even more resources including:
Five important questions to ask yourself to figure out which costs can be eliminated
How to leave (big)law in 4 steps through WILL
Finances are one of the biggest stressors when it comes to switching careers. We hear it all the time, “I can’t afford to leave my high-paying lawyer job”. This is where the Golden Handcuffs comes in...
How much does it really cost to work at a job that you find unfulfilling?
There are four categories of Golden Handcuffs with expenses you might have never thought about:
Job-Related
24/7 Job
Deserve It
Self-Soothe
Just knowing what you spend in each of these categories and making an honest evaluation of their value can help you determine if you’re spending because it’s meaningful or because your job isn’t. By looking at your current finances it’s much easier to envision what your future life could look like post-transition.
Download the Golden Handcuffs worksheet and see for yourself how much it’s costing you to work at a job you don’t find meaningful.
You can also grab my 5 Money Mistakes Lawyers Make free guide to see how you’re doing, and maybe even improve a thing or two.
If you’re interested in checking out WILL, schedule a consultation with Elena or learn more and register here.
***There’s a special LIMITED TIME OFFER for new WILL members mentioned toward the end of the workshop so make sure you check it out before October 1***
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