I'm early 40s, single (and happy, don't see myself in a relationship), in a lovely historic city. Home is shared ownership but morgage/rent costs very low (£500pm). I earn 38k PA and this affords me a comfortable life. Eg I don't worry about bills, can eat out a couple of times a week, have a few treats. But it's not enough for big expenses eg I don't have holidays abroad, don't run a car, can't afford to buy out the other 50% of my shared ownership.
Work: love it. Well not the work, it's tedious. But stress free, little responsibility, I like and respect every team member and management. I've had a tough year and they've been bloody fantastic. Appreciate it all the more as previous job was toxic, bullying and had me in tears every day (this might be affecting my judgement more than it should)
Anyway, to get to the point. Ex boss from ages ago asked me if I was interested in job. Salary was good, had no expectation of getting it, but went through the process. Not sure why. Curiosity? Testing myself?
Anyway, I've gone and bloody been offered it. At £80k pa.
I'm really happy where I am. My mental health can wobble and I know my current company are excellent.
But 80k is life changing. I can have the security of owning my own home. I can travel. I can pay off my credit cards. I can shop at Waitrose!!!!
I almost wish I hadn't started this process as no idea what to do. Memory of horrible toxic hob haunts me so much.