My previous career path was in marketing for a notable real estate team. I make $60k annually as a marketing director (laughable, I know). I left without another job lined up because my boss was atrocious. 2 months later and my entry level salary at a financial firm is $58k. Sometimes you just have to take a leap of faith that something better is out there.

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