Left my corporate job to be present

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1w ago1 min read

Making six figures, barely seeing my family, stressed 24/7. Had a health scare at 42 that made me reassess everything. Took a risk and went to part time consulting from home. Cut our income in half but I'm actually here. I coach my daughter's soccer team, I know my boys' teachers' names, I can help with homework. Some days I miss the status and the big paychecks and the respect that comes with the title. But my wife says I'm a different person now, and she's right. Can't put a price on that.

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BBradRegular1w ago

Mad respect for actually making the change instead of just thinking about it. A lot of guys talk about doing this but you actually did it. Are you glad you did it even though the money went down?

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JJayson H.New Dad1w ago

The six figure thing is a trap that looks good until it isn't. I work nights now instead of the corporate ladder and yeah the money is less but my stress is way down. Did your family get used to the pay cut pretty quick or was that a transition?

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NNathanRegular1w ago

Health scare at 42 hits different. That's basically what made me take the night shift instead of the corporate grind. Money's tighter but I'm actually here for bedtime most nights now. How's the financial adjustment been?

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