Quitting a high-status job at Microsoft for freedom

https://www.rydoo.com/cfo-corner/accepting-no-longer-cfo/

Rita Piçarra. A CFO's FIRE journey to retire at 44

After experiencing personal loss, Rita, who was the CFO at Microsoft Portugal for 5 years, made the decision to retire, prioritise her health and her life. Discover her journey to financial independence.

2023-10-23

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