Comment by indemnity
7 years ago
I don’t yet have that luxury, but this is one of my big overriding goals - FI by early 40s.
I’ve been in one or two situations where I would have walked if not for my mortgage and being sole provider with a young family.
Absolutely hated not having that choice, remembering how disempowering that was keeps me on track to work towards that freedom.
(I am not in SV, and good options at my level in my location take a few months to find)
It's easier to stand your ground when you're young, single, and mobile (which I was at the time).
As a medical student you might see something unethical or negligent happen during rotations, but even speaking up could risk your career (superiors give you a bad eval, this affects residency applications down the line). This hasn't happened to me personally, but you hear stories from other students with all kinds of actions and outcomes. So I really feel ya there. There isn't a one size fits all walk off point because stakes are always different.
Good luck on your FIRE plans!