Base scenario
Interrupted career
A financial life marked by periodic income disruptions. Long-term outcomes depend on recovery speed, emergency buffers, and the ability to return to stable earning phases.
What this scenario represents
Careers exposed to recurring job instability or temporary employment interruptions.
Core assumptions
- Meaningful probability of job loss during working life
- Income interruptions lasting multiple years
- Increased pressure on savings during unemployment periods
- Eventual return to employment after disruptions
Results are most sensitive to
- Frequency and duration of unemployment events
- Savings available prior to income loss
Available comparisons
Each comparison varies one assumption at a time to show its long-term impact.