When Stability Isn’t Peace: My Exit from Corporate and Return to Myself
As someone who has been an entrepreneur my entire adult life, stepping into the corporate world over the past two and a half years has been a journey, to say the least. I took the leap thinking I was doing the “smart” thing, chasing what everyone seemed to praise most about salaried work: stability.
That word gets repeated like a mantra in corporate circles. Stability. Security. A guaranteed check every two weeks. Health benefits. PTO. On paper, it all makes sense. But what no one really talks about is the emotional and mental toll that can come with it—especially when you’re used to creating your own path.
Financial stability and mental stability in the workplace are not always aligned. A steady paycheck doesn’t automatically equal peace of mind. What I found instead was a system that required me to shrink myself in order to fit in. A system where innovation is often boxed in by approval chains, and creativity is diluted in the name of process.
I’ve spent years building, pivoting, surviving, and thriving in spaces where there was no blueprint, no ceiling, and no permission needed. Corporate life introduced me to something entirely different: navigating office politics, proving my value in environments that didn’t recognize it, and playing by rules that never quite made sense to me. It wasn’t about the work—it was about the fit. And I never quite fit in.
I’m not here to bash corporate life. I know it works for many people, and I respect that. Some thrive in structure. Some find fulfillment in climbing the ladder, leading teams, and building within an established system. But I’ve come to accept that it’s not for me. And that clarity has been freeing.
Now, I’m transitioning back to what I know best—entrepreneurship, creativity, ownership of my time, my talents, and my truth. I’m moving with more intention, more clarity, and most importantly, alignment.
If you’re on the fence about starting your own brand or business, if you’re questioning whether you’re meant to be building someone else’s dream or your own, I want you to know that it’s okay to explore something different. And you don’t have to do it alone.
That’s why I created FixerHaus—a space where I help entrepreneurs and creatives pivot with purpose. Whether you’re starting from scratch, refining your brand, or stuck in between ideas, I help you bring it all together in a way that feels authentic and sustainable.
Because success shouldn’t cost you your peace. And stability? That should include your mental, emotional, and creative wellbeing too.
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