Meet the 30-year-old who quit law to walk dogs and earns up to $530 a day
After years in a high-stress legal environment, Liz East made a bold move to pursue her passion for dog walking. Now, she enjoys a more flexible schedule, earning significantly more while working with her four-legged friends outdoors. The skills from her law degree still serve her well, and she wholeheartedly encourages others to seek careers that bring them joy and satisfaction.
Liz East, a 30-year-old woman from West Sussex, quit her law career to become a dog-walker, earning up to $530 per day. East had spent six years studying law and four years working as a criminal defence paralegal. However, the demanding nature of the job, including long hours and constant pressure, led her to reevaluate her choices.
The turning point came when she observed her husband, who enjoyed his dog-walking business. This sparked a question about her own life: "Is this my life now?" After leaving her corporate job, East started building her dog-walking business, initially working at a local pub. Now, she walks up to 30 dogs daily, charging around $19 per hour per dog, resulting in daily earnings of $400 to $530.
Despite initial criticisms and questions about the waste of her law degree, East maintains that the skills and knowledge she gained still benefit her daily life. She emphasizes that the decision to become a dog-walker was not solely driven by financial gain, but by a genuine enjoyment of being outdoors and working with dogs. East's advice to those considering a career change is to prioritize happiness over fear, stating, "Life is short – don’t stay in a job where you’re unhappy."
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