Why Lisa chose to do a mid career switch at the age of 34?
Growing up, financial insecurity was a constant in my life. My dad was a heavy gambler, which led to significant debt for our family. He then left for Japan to work, while my mother took on 3 to 4 jobs just to make ends meet and pay off the debts.
Things took a turn when my mum was diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer at just 48. Over the next 5 years, she fought bravely as the illness progressed to terminal. Unfortunately, the battle drained every last bit of her savings, leaving us with nothing. My parents had no funds to cover my tertiary education, so I had no choice but to juggle multiple jobs while studying to earn my degree. I’m thankful I managed to pull through.
Our family’s financial situation went from poor to desperate, and relatives became afraid to visit, worried we might ask them for money.
In February 2013, my mother passed away at 53. I vividly remember having to borrow money from my then-boyfriend to pay for her funeral expenses.
Years later, when I learned about financial planning and income protection, I realized that this was exactly the safety net my family lacked back then. This realisation is what inspired me to join the industry, where I now focus on raising awareness and helping families avoid the hardships I went through.
Looking back, I often think about how different things could’ve been if my mother hadn’t had any savings at all. It’s a thought that still haunts me, but it’s also why I’m committed to helping others plan for the future—so no one has to face the kind of uncertainty and struggle I experienced growing up.
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