New Jersey KPMG employee chooses ‘soft retirement’ after severe illness left her battling brain fog and burnout; now works 20 hours a week with key benefits

A KPMG employee in New Jersey Tina Bonnano turned to “soft retirement” after serious illness, brain fog and burnout made her 50- to 60-hour workweeks unsustainable. She now works about 20 hours a week while keeping key employment benefits, giving her more time to focus on hobbies, writing and her well-being.