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Afford Anything · October 13, 2026 · 1h 12m

Q&A: "I'm 26 and No Longer Motivated by Money. Am I Unemployable?"

Joe Saul-Sehy

Paula Pant and former financial planner Joe Saul-Sehy answer three listener questions: a 26-year-old with a net worth 10 times her spending asks if lacking money motivation makes her unemployable; a listener questions the value of target date funds; and a father considers taking a 60% pay cut for a career change. They explore what employers actually value beyond financial drive, when target date funds help or hinder, and how to evaluate a transformative career leap.

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Not Being Motivated by Money Can Make You a Better Hire00:02:32
Paula Pant and Joe Saul-Sehy argue that financial independence can make someone a more grounded, intentional employee rather than unemployable.
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The Two Traits Paula Looks for When Hiring00:07:23
Paula outlines the two core attributes she assesses in every candidate.
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