Are you stuck in a never-ending job search and unsure if investing in a career program is worth it? In this episode of the Career Strategy Podcast, Sarah breaks down the real cost of DIY-ing your job hunt and how a 3-month job search accelerator can actually pay for itself.  In this episode, you’ll discover three crucial ways to rethink investing in your career. First, learn how the time spent job hunting affects your potential earning and find out why landing a job faster can mean extra cash in your pocket. Second, see how programs like the Career Strategy Lab can lead to significant salary bumps—enough to cover the program’s cost. Finally, explore flexible payment options to make career investments more manageable.  Tune in to understand how smart investments can shorten your job search and boost your income. Don't miss the chance to turn strategic career thinking into real financial gains. "If you get hired faster, like in 3 months instead of 6 or 9 or 12, that means you are now earning a salary, which then you can use to do a variety of things. Right? Obviously, you know, pay for your living expenses and such. But you might be able to pay down debt or invest in your retirement portfolio and things like that. And the sooner you can start doing those things, the more time that you have to leverage that principle of compound interest." - Sarah Doody, Host of the Career Strategy Podcast.  Timestamps 00:39 Exploring Career Strategy Lab investment vs. DIY job search costs. 03:38 Invest time in career growth for faster, more effective job placements. 06:49 Evaluate job search costs; consider investing in Career Strategy Lab for significant benefits. 12:17 Flexible, interest-free payment plans enable affordable career advancement programs. 📥 Join 46,000 people who read our free UX career tips newsletter 🎁 Get your free e-book, The UX Career Roadmap 👋 Say hi and follow our host, Sarah Doody, on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter