He walked away from burnout and built a career that saves both communities and dinner time.In this powerful episode of “Appraisers on Purpose,” Eric Roman shares how a soul-crushing moment at the dinner table pushed him to rethink everything.What followed was a complete career transformation from burnout in fee-split chaos to purpose-driven work in the public sector.Eric now appraises properties most professionals only dream of: the Golden Gate Park, the bottom of the San Francisco Bay, missile ranges, and military bases. But more than that, he’s found balance, meaning, and impact in work that protects both public infrastructure and private property rights.He explains how right-of-way appraisal work, often overlooked, isn't just a job. It’s a chance to be the bridge between community needs and fairness for property owners.Eric also opens up about mentoring the next generation of appraisers, finding purpose through the Civil Air Patrol, and why working in public service offers more than a steady paycheck, it offers legacy.Tune in to hear Eric Roman’s inspiring path toward building a career with dignity, freedom, and deep-rooted value.