Tell me your stories of quitting the rat race

[WaterBottle123]

Basics. Widowed in 2014 with two tiny DDs. Continued working in management consulting, initially on 4 days, went to 5 days when youngest started school a few years ago.

Now DP joined our family in 2020.

I've always been obsessed with protecting my DDs standard of living, which is excellent as I make six figures. But now I'm miserable. Burnt out, not enjoying corporate life, always stressed, not present for my children.

Keep surfing right move and considering moving somewhere near the sea/country, could be mortgage free. And free lancing or doing something entirely different. Or not moving but just embracing less money, more time mentality.

Giving up the security of the corporate world feels very scary, would love to hear from those who have done it.

Is there an option to work remotely- I’d relocate somewhere beautiful and rural with a few hundred thousand in the bank as a nest egg, and take on a job that paid all the bills but was relatively stress free outwith set hours.

@DogsAndGin I know this is a really old thread but if you're still about I'd love to ask you some questions about going from corporate to primary school teaching. In a similar situation and wanting to speak to people who have made the move.

I commented on this back in 2022 and got made redundant December 2023. It was the push I needed as I've changed sector, got a job I'm really enjoying (less money).
I hope the OP got her fresh start.

Love it when a thread like this comes to life again!

Still desperately trying to sell up after 2 failed attempts and live an easier life with more adventure.