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Is Job Security Worth Your Mental Health? Career Burnout, Pension & Midlife Reinvention
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- Feb 23, 2026
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Summary
What happens when career burnout slowly erodes your identity, energy, and mental health even in a stable, pension-backed role? After decades in city planning, Cathy realized that job security wasn't worth sacrificing her wellbeing. In this episode, she shares how she confronted scarcity beliefs, walked away from stability, and rebuilt her life around autonomy and alignment. What you'll learn How to recognize when burnout is tied to identity, not just workload Why job security and pensions can become avoidance mechanisms The hidden cost of masking and over-functioning at work How scarcity beliefs influence career decisions What it really takes to leave a "stable" job and rebuild on your own terms Our book, Happen To Your Career: An Unconventional Approach To Career Change and Meaningful Work, is now available on audiobook! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/audible to order it now! Visit happentoyourcareer.com/book for more information or buy the print or ebook here ! Want to chat with our team about your unique situation? Schedule a conversation Free Resources What career fits you? Join our free 8 Day Mini Course to figure it out! Career Change Guide - Learn how high-performers discover their ideal career and find meaningful, well-paid work without starting over. Related Episodes Changing Careers (When You Don't Know Your Next Job Title) ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts ) Executive Burnout: Making A Midlife Career Change ( Spotify / Apple Podcasts )