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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m 44 and feel the exact same way OP.  I feel stuck and feel like I have maybe one major life change left in me.  Totally burnt out at work as well.  2 kids in elementary and considering moving to a different state with better weather, quitting job (in a prestigious but stressful industry) and becoming a SAHD.   Spouse is completely on board and I could help support her career in a lucrative industry.

Not sure if this is wanderlust due to mid-life crisis and I am not thinking clearly, or if this would actually be a healthy change for our family.

OP sorry or bring it all back to me, all this to say you aren’t the only one at this age going through this!  [/quote]

OP here and I get it. In my case, I am somewhat stuck in our current location due to spouse's job and that is contributing a lot to feeling stuck. Add in wanting to ensure my kid gets what they need and I feel like I am living mostly for others and wondering when, if ever, I will get to feel I am accomplishing something for myself. Compounded by having mommy tracked when I had a kid so while my job is not hugely stressful like yours, I feel like I'm kind of going nowhere in it. But lucked into a reasonably high paying job given that I have a flexible schedule and don't work completely full time, so don't feel like I can leave it for something else.

Serious paralysis and just feel like by the time I can change any of this (like when spouse can finally move or when DC is no longer so dependent on me) it will be too late.[/quote]

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