Hi all, long time user but first time poster. I'd love to hear some opinions on my potential plan.
I am a 45 years old, soon to be divorced mother of 2 (6 and 10 years old). STBX and I split a year ago, amicable divorce and we coparent 50/50 now. STBX earns 4 times my very average salary.
I have been working for the same company for a long time in an admin role and I am absolutely sick of it. I hate my manager, I hate most of my colleagues, I hate sitting in an office all day long. I feel like I am wasting my life doing a job I have no interest nor passion for anymore. I want to quit, take some time off to spend with my DC and then retrain in a different career (not sure what yet).
Recently STBX and I sold a property we bought 20 years ago and we split the money, which means I now have over £200k in the bank. On top of that, I live in a country where I would get 80% of my salary for 2 years as unemployment benefits. That income plus my own money in the bank would give me ample time to explore other career options and retrain in something else, while still providing for my DC. My rent is pretty low, as are most of my living expenses. I calculated I could easily survive for at least 5 years before running out of money.
Am I totally mad for considering this? I spoke to STBX and he says it is my choice and he wouldn't have a problem with it.
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julieande · 18/12/2019 17:12
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