I am a scientist, a researcher, a wife (13 years), and a mom (of a toddler). I have been working hard and saving for retirement since I was 21 (even when I was in graduate school). I have hit a point where it looks like I will have enough to retire on when I am 65. That is a good thing because ever since I had my son I have been dealing with work issues where I have been labelled as "not committed" and "not willing to put in the long work hours, the 80 hours, that this job requires".
So, although I am working, I have mentally quit some of the rat race aspects of it. I try to enjoy my job. I used to be someone that had to be at the very top. Now, I realize that if I get fired because I am only willin gto put in 40 hours it is no big deal.
So, although I am working, I have mentally quit some of the rat race aspects of it. I try to enjoy my job. I used to be someone that had to be at the very top. Now, I realize that if I get fired because I am only willin gto put in 40 hours it is no big deal.