Making the jump from high profile stressful job to simple job

[MrsLeavemealone]

I've done it! My current job is senior/high stress/no resource/complex and I think I have reached the point of burn out. I've been doing this job for years and years.

I went for job interview last week in an amazing company that prioritises work life balance. It's wfh as much/little as you want. It's a much lower grade and pace is MUCH slower. I am overqualified for it but its a job I could do with without any issue whatsoever.

They offered me the job and I have accepted! It's less money but my outgoing insurance have dropped recently so I can take the hit.

My skills are in huge demand in my current role and I know it's going to cause an issue that I am leaving but it's not sustainable for my own health.

Handing my notice in today!

Has anyone else done this? The only thing I am worried about is if I'll get bored but prepared to take that over being awake at night worrying about work!

@MrsLeavemealone this is what I found. I was utterly fed up in my last role but honestly my soul is dying from boredom now. A slower paced role is not for me. And I hate not having more influence. But I still think it's worth trying, because I hope next time I do get into a more stressful role I'm hoping I will remember this and stop fantasising about a slower pace, because I know the reality. Or you'll just enjoy the slower pace anyway. Win/win.

Congratulations.
I don't understand how refusing a resignation works, though. I mean, how can they even do that? Apart from offering a different deal.

Depending on the actual job, it can be slow or fast paced.

It's not a refusal really just and ask from them if they can put some changes in my role to encourage me to stay. I will have this discussion.