Fuck I think I'm having a mid life crisis...

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The combination of lockdown and turning 40 has finally made me lose the plot!! I've spent 2k on a dog (non suitable in local shelter before anyone says!!), paid a 1k deposit to get braces with a remaining balance of 2k and now to finally top it off I've got a new job working less hours because I'm fed up with my gurmpy boss wearing me down and giving me her share of the work to do whilst I'm on 20p more then my colleagues!! I've totally lost the plot as now I've realised although I will have the gift of time I won't have any fucking money to enjoy that time!! The new job isn't even much better its just a change and less days what the hell is wornd with me I don't feel like myself at all. I've always played safe and worried about spending and here I am spending it all and now quiting my job to earn less money because life is too short to work every day 😭😭😭

Sounds great. Crack on!

It sounds to me like you have made some changes that will massively improve your life. Well done you.

But you'll need that extra time to spend with your lovely new dog. All sounds quite sensible

You've made great choices.

A dog is a friend for life which you can see all day every day and not have to social distance with. Win-win!

Braces.. Everyone loves straight teeth

And better work and life balance 😊

Oh god I hope so I just hope I don't hate my new job and I can afford my bills 😭. I feel like I'm completely freaking out!! I just thought I need a change and went with it without actually thinking it would happen and now total realisation has kicked in 😱. Typically now everyone knows I'm leaving I feel more appreciated which hasn't helped 😭

For a mid-life crisis, those are very sane choices, OP. A loving pet, a much better work/life balance and straighter teeth are pretty durable investments. Now if you’d said a ludicrously expensive sports car and a dodgy boyfriend.....

So you traded an unhappy life, for a happier one!

I would love this to happen to me OP. I would never allow myself to splurge even though I can afford it.

Tell me more about the dog!

Sounds very sensible, I left my husband and went on a shag fest for mine 😳

This is so funny! I am turning 40 soon and have also just taken a part time job and had my teeth straightened! . Am considering a sports car...

Good for you, OP! Enjoy your new and improved life :)

A mid life crisis covid year is understandable (turned 40 this year too!), but yours sounds bloody brilliant! Well done on all!!!

Nah you’ll make it work. Less work equals more happiness. Well done for taking control

Already there..welcome...dog tick...part-time tick...excessive interest in dental work tick....it is ok it isn't a crisis it is normal ageing.

Aw dogs are awesome. Enjoy! X

Thank you every one glad it's normal!! I almost feel like I've taken a step back by reducing my hours even though kids are older because we now have a crazy dog 🙈 however since having her I've come off my anxiety meds and I love how she has helped us through lockdown as she completely tires us out!! So you don't think 40 is too old for dental work? Wondering if it's wasted on me now 😳

I LOVE this thread! Sounds wonderful OP. I’m not in a position to give a dog the amount of attention it would need at the moment but please tell me more about the dental work!

Sounds sensible to me. I bought a convertable and then had a baby, not the best combination. I am now waiting until the baby is old enough to have the roof down!

You had me at dog. I would only get a puppy. But I work for five hours every morning so I can’t have one. One day I will though. I will get one

Looking after your teeth is always a good idea 😬

I’m older than you and I’d love to get my teeth straightened.

Good for you, you've made good choices to feel happier.

I paid for braces aged 50, already had two dogs, so got a third..

You are incredibly advanced and clearly ahead of the curve
Well done

Getting a dog is one of the best life decisions you will ever make, as is having nice teeth!