Left my job in finance making good money to take a role at a nonprofit that pays 30k less but I'm done by 5. Took a deep breath and made the jump last month. Haven't regretted it yet. Money is tighter but I'm not missing my kids's lives anymore. Anyone else do something like this? Would love to hear how it worked out for other guys.
Huge move at 42. Takes guts to step back financially for peace of mind. Your kids will definitely notice you being more present, and that matters way more than the extra 30k.
That's gutsy and I respect it. Making the jump for your family's sanity is worth way more than staying miserable for a bigger paycheck. Hope the nonprofit role feels better.
That takes guts at 42. How's the first month treating you? I've thought about jumping ship from corporate but that financial hit is scary when you've got a family depending on you.
30k is real money but the extra hours with your family are priceless. I did something similar five years ago and never looked back. The pay cut stings at first but the peace of mind is worth every penny.
This is the move. I left finance too and realized I was trading my actual life for a number in a bank account that I wasn't even using. Better to be present and make less than absent and rich.
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Done by 5 sounds like a dream right now honestly. I've been thinking about similar stuff with my contracting schedule so I can actually be around on weekends.