These six-figure earners got trapped in jobs because of luxury 'lifestyle creep'—they sacrificed it all to start over

These six-figure earners got trapped in jobs because of luxury 'lifestyle creep'—they sacrificed it all to start over

These high earners rethought their careers as "lifestyle creep"—where spending rises with income—left them under financial pressure despite impressive paychecks, especially in the face of inflation and social pressure. Sources told Fortune they walked away from lucrative careers to pursue more meaningful, lower-paying paths that prioritize fulfillment, health, and personal values over material success. Everyone remembers their first paycheck. Wh…