I Earn $280K… But I’m Completely Burnt Out and Trapped

I Earn $280K… But I’m Completely Burnt Out and Trapped

From She's On The Money by Victoria Devine

April 9, 2026 · 32 min · Season 7

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The episode discusses the challenges of financial pressure and burnout faced by a high-income individual.

This week’s Friday Drinks is a little bit rogue… and we’re not mad about it. We’re diving into a money dilemma from someone earning a very impressive income… but feeling completely burnt out, overwhelmed, and stuck. Think multiple mortgages, a business, big financial commitments, and the very real question of “how do I change my life when everything depends on this income?” It’s a conversation about burnout, lifestyle creep, financial pressure, and what happens when your income grows… but so do your responsibilities. We also get into a DM that has us asking: is a gift really a gift if it costs you money to use it? Because while a surprise trip sounds generous in theory… it hits a little differently when you’re the one footing the bill for flights, food and everything in between. Plus, as always, we’re sharing your community money wins (including a very satisfying warranty moment and a first-time investor win), and broke tips that are equal parts clever and chaotic. If you’ve ever felt stretched too thin, financially committed to the point of stress, or quietly annoyed at a “gift” that…

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