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Perhaps it's the beginning of the wave of MDs who aren't going to work until they drop. Hard to know. Thanks again for the comments and suggestions.

Yes Chevy I think it is more of an emotional decision. Letting go of what I have been doing for years - the patient interactions, the excitement (sometimes too much!), but also the security of the big paycheck. The latter not because it is really needed anymore but just because it doesn't seem...

Yes I am a 5 minutes from our local university which has the medical school that I am able to teach at. This is a huge bonus of course as it will keep me engaged and give me a little extra money. I love the university atmosphere and very much enjoy interacting with the students.

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I did consider just taking a year as our group does allow for it and that would be the safe route but I know in my heart that I would not go back to the same place. I figured that if after a year or two that I wanted to go back to making big money that I would land in different place. I...

Thank you all for your thoughts and support. All of the points are great to hear and reflect on. Krotoole's points are well taken. Some time ago I think there was a thread about 'why do we work' or 'why do we continue to work'. Was in the same vein as these thoughts - expectations of...

Yes I have looked at it a few times. Honestly on the expense/income side I think we are covered. We have always been LBYM people and we will continue to have income. It is more just about throwing the golden handcuffs aside and getting over doing the things I do.

Sorry. I forgot to add that I have run our desired income through FireCalc and it succeeds 100% of the time even using 30% less assets than we actually have. I also don't include any teaching income when I run FireCalc. I will likely have this income as at least as long as my DH continues to work.

So..... I have been visiting for some time and thank everyone for sharing all of their experiences and expertise. I have been struggling for some time with the decision to call it a day on my career. I love what I do but it is very stressful and leaves me completely drained. Dealing with the...