Quitting salaried (company) life and becoming independent — leaving a corporate job to start one's own business or become self-employed.
彼は脱サラして郊外でカフェを開いた。
He quit his corporate job and opened a café in the suburbs.
子育てが落ち着いたので妻が脱サラして手作りの店を始めた。
After the kids got older, my wife left salaried work and started a handmade goods shop.
脱サラを考える人は、資金計画とリスク管理をよく検討するべきだ。
Those thinking of leaving corporate life should carefully consider their financing plan and risk management.