Arta Ramaj : Why Leaving Her "Dream Job" Was The Best (And Hardest) Decision She Made

Is leaving a high-paying job worth it? Arta Ramaj thought so, and she did it without a finance degree.

From waitressing tables on Oxford Street to founding a thriving financial strategy firm, Arta shares how she broke into finance in the most unconventional way, what financial modelling actually means, and why leaving a comfortable 9–5 was the best decision she ever made.

In this episode, Arta reveals how she battled imposter syndrome, landed her first finance job without formal experience, and why discipline, not passion, is the real key to success.

You’ll learn:

• How to break into an industry with no traditional background
• Why job-hopping helped her find her true career path
• The real meaning behind financial modelling
• How to spot red flags in startup businesses
• Building a boutique brand without investors
• Why most people misunderstand personal finance

📌 Chapters:
00:00 Intro – Who is Arta Ramaj?
02:04 From Human Geography to Finance
04:50 How Waitressing Helped Her Land a Finance Job
08:20 Breaking Into Finance Without a Degree
10:38 Why Job-Hopping Helped Shape Her Career
13:20 Leaving a Toxic Job to Start 360 Finance
16:10 What Financial Modelling Actually Means
20:40 Red & Green Flags in Startup Finances
26:00 Finding the Right Clients — And When to Pivot
33:00 Dealing With Founder Ego
38:00 What Arta Looks For When Hiring
42:00 Learning Sales Without Being “Salesy”
47:00 Is Crypto a Scam?
51:00 Is There Hope for the UK Economy?
54:00 What Social Media Gets Wrong About Finance
59:00 Arta’s Top 3 Personal Finance Tips
1:04:00 Book Recommendations & Final Thoughts

🎯 Listen if you want to:

• Learn how to leave the 9–5 and build your own business
• Understand the reality of financial modelling and startup life
• Get better at spotting financial risks early
• Hear a real journey of entrepreneurship without a finance degree

🔗 Connect with Arta:
LinkedIn:   / artaramaj  
Business: https://www.three6ixtyfinance.com/

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