
People in high-earning jobs have more financial flexibility than people who earn the median income, but they're vulnerable to the same risks as every employee. If a high earner loses their job, their income will suddenly vanish, and one high earner is nervous about that scenario.
A 28-year-old high earner who earns $250,000 per year and has $1.3 million in the bank told Reddit that he is working at a struggling company. The individual lives in an expensive area and thinks a layoff is imminent.