Quote Originally Posted by Robyn Maislin
That said, I feel like it is "my turn," now. I want to play (i.e. ride my bike) and work at a job that has no homework and will let me go on vacation when I want to. My husband makes plenty of $, but I will have to stop some of my spending. But I think it's worth it. You have to do what is best for your mental health. I've always said that "money is power," and it IS hard for me think of not contributing to the family income in any significant way. But, I feel like if i don't do this now, i might wait until i am too old to play the way i want to.
That is how I feel! I've worked and/or (sometimes both) gone to school non-stop since 18. Now at age 44 I think I'm just burned out on work. I want a chance to play before it's too late or I'm too old to play hard. (It's funny that you used the word play because that's a word I always use). I want to ride my bike, play racquetball, go backpacking, skiing, etc. I have all the gear already so most of the expense is already covered. I just feel guilty talking about taking a significant cut in pay to have a no-stress 9-5 job. (A part-time job would be even better.) Especially since I have a DH who has worked so hard his whole life. He is 56, was a pilot for 23 years, retired, went into mortgage banking, then insurance claims and is now one of the top supervisors in the state in his field. He is now at the point where he is about ready to retire. He doesn't understand. I guess I'm just glad to know I'm not the only one fed up with the rat race.