I gave up my investment banking career to operate short-term rentals. Now I can be the father I want to be.

Michael and Elizabeth Chang and their two children. Michael Chang Michael Chang traded his dream investment banking job to run vacation rentals and be a present parent. It was hard for his immigrant parents to take at first, but it's paid off for his family. Chang walked us through his career journey, his current business, and how his life has changed. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Michael Chang, who runs a short-term rental business with his wife, Elizabeth and advi...