Why do I stay at a miserable job for money I don't need.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Are you trying to save money for your kids for when AI takes all the jobs? that seems like a good reason to me.

This. Be generous with your money. Your kids, nieces/nephews, grandkids could use a leg up. Plow that money into 529s.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:(Sorry for the humble brag.)

I have more money saved that I need to retire. I don't have expensive tastes.

My job is miserable and unimportant, but pays well. My bosses think I do good work, but I disagree.

But I won't quit my job. Why??

deep down, you know how lucky you are.

everywhere I worked, it was stress and conflict and people constantly trying to get rid of me and replace me with a few cheaper h1bs.

[Anonymous]

You are money hungry and greedy.

[Anonymous]

I truly do not know. I'm in a similar position.

[Anonymous]

Perhaps those of you unhappy with your jobs and not in need of money could kindly retire and let some unemployed young person find work?

[Anonymous]

My reasons are healthcare and daily structure/socialization. Mostly healthcare.

[Anonymous]

Are you good to cover the time BEFORE normal retirement age? I’m well on track to cover retirement, but only if I wait until my late 50s/early 60s to actually retire and start drawing down those funds. If I jump now - early 50s - the math is a bit more dicey.

So I’m leery of jumping - though the day is coming very soon where I’d be willing to take on something much less lucrative, but more interesting (and less stressful). So long as I can hold off touching my retirement funds for just a couple years longer, it should work out ok.

[Anonymous]

Mario and Luigi's Father: "I think you're nuts. You don't leave a steady job for some crazy dream. And the worst part? You're bringing your brother down with you."

[Anonymous]

The same reason people stay in all situations (e.g., marriage, friendships, etc) that don't serve them: fear of the unknown.

You don't know who you are outside of the marriage, job, etc., and it scares you to explore it.

[Anonymous]

Troll

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How much does it pay? How old are you?
My job is miserable some days, but fine most days. It is the only job I have ever known.
At 47, I simply went very part time with long vacations. Glad it is possible.
I do like my boss though.
If I were 50+, I'd definitely get out and go volunteer somewhere.

People always say this, but it is actually much harder to find meaningful volunteer work that uses your skills than you think.