Spent 12 years at a soul-crushing corporate job. Long hours, toxic boss, always stressed. Switched to a smaller company doing similar work but way better environment. Take home less money but way less stress. My kids actually see me now instead of just getting the exhausted angry version. Miss the prestige a little bit but honestly not worth it.
12 years is a long time to be miserable. Respect for actually making the move instead of just complaining about it. What kind of job did you switch to?
This hits different. I've been thinking about doing something similar but the fear of the unknown keeps holding me back. Did your family struggle with the transition?
Twelve years is a long time to be in a toxic situation. Good on you for making the move. I stayed in a bad job way too long and it affected everything - my mood around the kids, my marriage, everything. What did you switch to?
So glad you got out of that. Soul-crushing is the perfect way to describe it. The sanity part matters more than the money ever did.
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This hits home. I was in a similar spot where work was eating me alive and my family was paying the price. Switched careers and it was the best decision I ever made. Your kids definitely notice the difference.