I quit my healthcare job to take care of my grandmother. It's a mix of happy and sad moments, but ultimately has been life-changing for us.

• 03/26/2025, 4:10 AM
• businessinsider.com

Kristina McDonald

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kristina McDonald, who's in her 30s. She quit her hospice clinical manager job in July, mainly to spend more time caring for her grandmother. The essay has been edited for length and clarity.