I am mid career half way to my “number” with no debt, payed off house, good financial shape, kids getting closer to college. I always thought I’d want to pull the plug ASAP and get out maybe early to mid 50s which is not too far away. Saving hard, doing the boglehead 3 funder, and living below means.
I’ve been kind of bored of late on my days off and non travel vacation weeks. Perhaps my fault for not developing enough outside interests. Before, I’d love my days off away from the stress and non stop work. Now wondering if doing nothing most of the day is for me anymore. Not having anywhere to go. Just seems kind of deflating after all these years of dreaming to get away.
Now thinking of going part time, perhaps when I get to 3/4ths my number, or even now as partners income covers expenses but is not stable. Seems like the money is not doing it for me anymore like when I was younger. I’ve realized that it helps but doesn’t solve many problems or needed for things I really enjoy like family time, walks in nature, etc.
Seems working until I can’t may make me happier, as long as I’m not working as much as I am now? Anyone else have similar kinds of feelings about their career and what have you done?
I’ve been kind of bored of late on my days off and non travel vacation weeks. Perhaps my fault for not developing enough outside interests. Before, I’d love my days off away from the stress and non stop work. Now wondering if doing nothing most of the day is for me anymore. Not having anywhere to go. Just seems kind of deflating after all these years of dreaming to get away.
Now thinking of going part time, perhaps when I get to 3/4ths my number, or even now as partners income covers expenses but is not stable. Seems like the money is not doing it for me anymore like when I was younger. I’ve realized that it helps but doesn’t solve many problems or needed for things I really enjoy like family time, walks in nature, etc.
Seems working until I can’t may make me happier, as long as I’m not working as much as I am now? Anyone else have similar kinds of feelings about their career and what have you done?
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