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Disillusioned when earning 150k

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Littlezonedout · 26/06/2026 04:02

I know these threads cause trouble, but this is how I feel. I can’t help but wonder when does the merry go round stop. It is worth it waking up crack of dawn, kids to breakfast club, nursery, after school club, run home, make dinner, bed, bath. Glass of wine because I’m exhausted.
if I stayed at home I’d save 20k on commuting, wraparound childcare, cleaner, gardener, etc.
fine, I can afford a house, but the maintenance, the upkeep, the bills.
not sure why I’m ranting. Know I’ll get pulled to
pieces. Just exhausted

OP posts:
Littlezonedout · 26/06/2026 04:11

I don’t feel I have other options. I work a niche role
so wouldn’t be able to move. Even if I did it’s the same shit ima different logo

OP posts:
Bristolandlazy · 26/06/2026 04:09

No it's not worth it if you're not sure what you're doing it for, doesn't sound worth it to me. Do you have other options.

MaximumLeeway · 26/06/2026 04:09

Hire a work coach.

And it is your identity that would have to change. The rest is just logistics.

SatsumaDog · 26/06/2026 04:08

I know exactly what you mean op. It’s like a never ending cycle. Both my kids are teenagers now, so life isn’t quite as intense as it was, although there are different pressures. It does get a bit easier.

Like you have said, you do have the option to make some changes, although they would come at a cost. I guess it depends what you’re willing to give up.