How to prepare your finances before leaving your job

Almost two years after working from home, some young professionals have reached a crucial decision point. Rather than climbing the career ladder in search of higher wages, financial advisers say these workers want a work-life balance, prioritizing time with family and personal life.

Meg Bartelt, certified financial planner and founder of Flow Financial Planning in the Seattle area, said some of her clients, technicians who typically work long hours, were feeling this fatigue even before the pandemic. Once some employees hit burnout, they knew they had to cut back their hours or take a break. The pandemic has only made matters worse.