245: How to Leave a Job That’s Draining You and Step Into Your Calling | Bobby's Story

25/11/2025 39 min

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If you’re feeling exhausted, stuck, or drained in your current job, this episode will speak straight to your heart.Today, we sat down with Bobby – a husband, father, and 20+ year corporate professional who believed he just needed to “hold on 10 more years” before making a change. But when burnout, pressure, and calling collided… God began opening a path he never expected.Through career coaching, prayer, and community, Bobby learned:- Why feeling drained doesn’t mean you’re ungrateful- How God debunks the lies that keep us stuck- What it looks like to dream with God again- How to make a career transition wisely when you have a family- The surprising way God revived a buried dream of entrepreneurshipIf you’re wrestling with fear, responsibility, or uncertainty about leaving a draining job, Bobby’s story will help you see what’s possible when you invite God into your career decisions.Cheering you on,Kelsey Kemp & Audrey BagarusBOOK A FREE CALL WITH US THIS WEEK:https://portal.kelseykemp.com/public/appointment-scheduler/6222458612c06afee1de0032/scheduleFREE CAREER COACHING RESOURCES:Free Training: How to Find and Land a Job You Feel Called to in 8 Straightforward Steps → https://thecalledcareer.com/our-processMore of a reader? ⁠Download the 22 page PDF⁠ version instead → https://thecalledcareer.mykajabi.com/PDFFOLLOW US ON OTHER SOCIALS:🌍  Website / https://thecalledcareer.com/📸  Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/kelsey_thecalledcareer/👨‍💻  Linkedin / https://www.linkedin.com/company/thecalledcareer🎙 Spotify Podcast / https://open.spotify.com/show/5QpGj7lkYYHaZAkLM27R1F🎙 Apple Podcast / https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/answer-the-call-christian-career-coaching/id1468014993📱 Pinterest / https://www.pinterest.com/thecalledcareer/TIME STAMPS01:24 – 20+ Years in Corporate & Hitting Burnout03:08 – Providing for a Family While Feeling Trapped07:09 – Inviting God Into Career Decisions09:51 – Opening Up to Possibility, Hope & Calling13:06 – “Just 10 More Years…” and the Wake-Up Moment16:47 – Why You Shouldn’t Wait for Retirement to Live Your Calling17:23 – The “Crazy Idea” That Wouldn’t Go Away21:59 – The Power of Saying Your Dreams Out Loud26:00 – How to Transition Careers When You Have Bills & Kids35:40 – Final Encouragement to Anyone Feeling Stuck

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