How quitting her job led Lana Ng to financial freedom and balance

Lana Ng left her marketing job in 2023 after her employer removed her hybrid work arrangement. She had previously worked three days remotely and two in the office at a Houston hospital. The change required her to be in the office full-time, which led to her resignation. Before quitting, Ng earned about £70,000 a year as a marketing coordinator. Her decision to leave came after her boss insisted on 40 hours a week in the office. She then focused on caring for her children, with her family living on a single income for nearly three years.

During this period, she and her husband welcomed their second child. To ease financial pressure, Ng started side hustles in 2023 to reduce the family’s debt. In a few months, she cut their debt from £18,000 to £13,100.

She works on her side projects during her children’s naps and in the evenings when her husband is home. These efforts have helped her regain a sense of balance and joy. They have also allowed her to reclaim her identity beyond motherhood. Ng’s side income has improved her family’s finances. She has reduced debt while finding personal fulfilment. Her experience shows how flexible work can impact both career and family life.