I left a job that paid me $150,000 a year to 'soft retire' at 57. Now, I make about twice that.

Ron Titterington left a $150,000 annual salary job as a pet care HMO chief medical officer to 'soft retire' at 57 by becoming a relief veterinarian, now earning twice his previous salary. He transitioned from running a clinic to corporate roles before scaling back responsibilities, citing reduced stress and higher income in his current role.