Went from corporate rat race to single income small town life

2w ago1 min read

Left my six figure job last year to move my family to a smaller town and work part time as a consultant. On paper it sounds like I downgraded but I'm actually up on everything that matters. See my kids before they go to bed. Know the guys at my coffee shop by name. Know my neighbors. Miss the money sometimes when unexpected bills hit but I don't miss the stress or the traffic or the 12 hour days. Miss some of the intellectual challenge but honestly being present for life beats winning another promotion. Wife says I'm a different person and a better husband. That's worth more than any title.

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BBradRegular2w ago

That's a huge move. How's the financial side working out? I'm still in the corporate grind but sometimes I wonder if the extra zeros are worth missing my kids' childhoods.

EEdRegular2w ago

This is inspiring man. What's the biggest adjustment been? Like day to day stuff that surprised you?

RRyanRegular2w ago

Did you have to completely restart your career or were you able to maintain some clients from your old job? Asking because I'm constantly thinking about scaling back but the mortgage doesn't care about my dreams.