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Can I afford to quit my job?
Drag the sliders to your real numbers. We estimate how long your savings could last based on the figures you enter — for illustrative purposes, not financial advice.
Your numbers
Savings in the bank£24,000
Essential spending (a month)£2,100
New income you expect (a month)£0
Buffer to keep untouched£4,000
Runway is how long your usable savings last once any new income is covering part of your monthly essentials.
Your estimate
Yes, but it’s tight
10months of runway
Enough to make the leap — but keep an eye on the calendar and line up income early.
Usable savings£20,000
Essential spending£2,100
New income£0
Net monthly burn£2,100
After about 10 months your usable savings would run out.
For illustrative purposes only. The figures shown are estimates based on the numbers you entered and simplified assumptions — they are not financial advice. Your actual costs, eligibility, and circumstances may differ. Always speak to a qualified financial adviser before making any financial decisions.