I quit my $200K fintech job to take 6 months off. It was just what I needed &mdash; and surprisingly easy to find a new role

I quit my $200K fintech job to take 6 months off. It was just what I needed — and surprisingly easy to find a new role

Jeanne Pastrano

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jeanne Pastrano, a 37-year-old mom based in New Jersey. Pastrano quit her job in April after feeling burned out. This story has been edited for length and clarity. Business Insider has reviewed compensation documentation for her previous job and her current job as a strategic account manager at Sardine.

I quit my $200K fintech job to take 6 months off. It was just what I needed — and surprisingly easy to find a new role

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