cover of episode 61. “I am going to die in 5 years. Should I quit my job?” (Part 2)

61. “I am going to die in 5 years. Should I quit my job?” (Part 2)

2022/9/20
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Tom and Julie discuss their financial situation and Julie's health challenges, including her recent double lung transplant and the limited time she may have left. They struggle with the decision to spend their millions on creating memories with their young kids.

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In part two of Tom and Julie’s conversation, they start to see their reality for what it is—Julie may not have long to live, but she’s still working and is afraid to spend their millions on making memories with their young kids.

After a double lung transplant in 2020, she’s healthy—but odds are not in her favor for a long retirement. Julie admits that, if she were counseling a friend, she’d tell them to leave the career behind and focus on experiences. But even that isn’t enough to spark action… and the clock is ticking.

What would you do with millions of dollars in the bank and a short time to live? The answer seems obvious. To some, it isn’t so easy.

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