I'm pretty happy, there's very little that I have to be miserable about.
I work in finance and am quite senior. I don't work particularly long hours (out by 5pm, earlier if I'm picking up children from nursery). Although it's a bit of a commute (1 hour), I get paid very well for it. My boss is amazing, as is my whole team, it's a great company to work for.
- Do you have a partner/DH/kids?
DP of 6 years, DSS10, DS3, DD2. I'd like DP to become DH, but it doesn't look like it'll be happening anytime soon. I'm philosophical about it as if I decide to leave, it'll be easy for me to leave.
- Are you financially very well off?
Yes, I earn a decent amount, roughly double what DP does and our joint salary is high. We own a semi-detached home (mortgaged) in London, although I'd like to move to a detached house with an extra bedroom or two in the next couple of years. We have a 3 year old car which is fully paid for, and no unsecured debt. Two children in nursery costs us £30k a year, so we'll be glad when they start school, though we're now mulling over whether to go private, given DDs condition (see below).
Yes. The only time I've ever been in hospital myself was giving birth to the children, same with visits to the GP. DP also has a condition which is likely to get worse as he gets older, although he's fine now. DD2 has just been diagnosed with ASD, and due to our financial resources, I'm confident we'll be able to support her if accessing sufficient NHS services becomes difficult.
I have a very supportive family too, we see my parents every day during the week, and almost every weekend...they are literally my whole social life, although I do have a few wonderful friends too.
- Or is it just an attitude?
I think it is. Despite all the above, I was also happy with my lot when I was single, earned £13k a year in my first job, and was still living at home after graduating uni!