Do fears around money keep you tied to unfulfilling work?

By Sarah Cooper | Published February 1, 2010

Your money or your life?

Your money or your life?

Money - ugh! I’m British and as you fellow Brits will know, money is not something we tend to openly talk about.

It’s very different here in China, where it’s common for a taxi driver/shop assistant/random acquaintance - in fact anyone you engage in casual conversation - to ask you what you’re earning or how much you’re paying for your flat.

Once you get used to the directness, it’s actually quite liberating. And let’s face it, money is something we need to look at square in the face when it comes to making a career change.

That’s why later this month I’m going to be launching my 20×20 podcast series: Your Money or Your Life?

I’ll be interviewing 20 money/career change experts for 20 minutes each about money and its relationship to successfully changing career.

I’ve got some great people lined up already who will be talking about how to:
• Develop a healthy relationship with money
• Protect your income as you transition to your dream work
• Be financially successful in your new business venture.

Please tell me - who would YOU love to hear from? What are your concerns around money?

I’ll do my best to interview people you’d like to hear from - and I’ll certainly try to address any and all topics you raise.

Thank you for helping to make this series as rich (no pun intended) and informative as possible!

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7 Comments

  1. kerry
    Posted February 1, 2010 at 9:06 pm | Permalink

    Hi Sarah,

    I would really like to hear comments/ideas from the moneysavingexpert (cannot think what his name is).

  2. Sarah Cooper
    Posted February 1, 2010 at 9:24 pm | Permalink

    Hi Kerry

    Me too! It’s Martin Lewis by the way. He’s on my list - so I’ll do my very best.
    Blog readers - if anyone knows anyone who knows Martin - please tell me!

    Please keep the suggestions coming, this is great.

  3. Pamela Slim
    Posted February 3, 2010 at 9:44 pm | Permalink

    Hi Sarah!

    I can’t wait to participate! And may I suggest Manisha Thakor
    http://manishathakor.com/

    She is really great. I am happy to make the introduction.

    Talks soon!

    -Pam

  4. Sarah Cooper
    Posted February 3, 2010 at 10:09 pm | Permalink

    Thank you Pam! that would be wonderful. I’m really looking forward to hearing your pearls of wisdom too! (no pressure..)

  5. Sue
    Posted February 4, 2010 at 11:06 pm | Permalink

    Hello - I have worked in the corporate sector for the past 25 years and now wish to move into the not for profit sector. Even though I am prepared to take a pretty large drop in salary, I am finding that the sector just doesn’t pay enough to live on. I have considered doing parttime work in corporate and the rest of the week in the charity sector but realistically I don’t think this will happen. Has anyone else been through this? Thank you

  6. Peter
    Posted February 5, 2010 at 7:25 pm | Permalink

    Hi I would be interested too in hearing from money/career change experts. I have considered part time too to fund a lifestyle change but it aint happening at the moment, Taken a three month contract instead. Not the way forward career wise but will fund my outgoings for the time being and will enable me to meet people.

  7. Dan
    Posted March 5, 2010 at 9:43 pm | Permalink

    Robert Kiyosaki is always a great read when it comes to personal finance (Rich Dad, Poor Dad) but I imagine hard to get hold off?

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