Feel like a failure for wanting less stressful, lower paying job

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I totally get it and I’m feeling the same way. Life is too short to do this to yourself. Step back and be happier.

Yep. Same here. Just took a big step back and am very happy I did. I got a close up look at traditionally successful people in my circle and they are stressed, have very little time with their kids, and are trying to figure out how to feel better. Outwardly, they have nice homes, gym memberships, fancy vacations. Inside I see the constant juggling and stress. I will never have as much money as them, but I am old enough to know now that money will not make me happy. Time is worth more than anything to me right now. Go for it, OP.

[Anonymous]

Op here, surprised by the responses, and thanks.

[Anonymous]

OP, nothing is more important than your mental health and peace of mind, I mean NOTHING. Good luck with whatever decision you make!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think success is knowing yourself and what you want and going for it.

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know who you are and what you can do and what makes you happy. so long as you can fulfill your responsibilities and take care of yourself, that is all that matters.

+ a million. You're more of a failure if you accept the unhappy status quo without even attempting to change.