10 years left

just1more · Oct 20, 2008

While I may not be there myself, my wife & I had this discussion recently after being told that our 6 yr old son is going to need a liver in a 'few' years and is most likely not a tx candidate (due to other medical issues/surgeries).

Whether you have 6 months, 10 years or 50 years, enjoy your time here. Given the option I would rather be poor and happy than be comfortable and miserable. Now you can't go live in a convent w/o any money or medical treatment so I hope that is not your dream.

However, at the same time if your current path includes 80hr work weeks and no time to enjoy the seasons and flowers; then maybe you might want to think about what you are trying to achieve.

If I died today I know that I would regret the time and energy that I have given my career vs my family. I'm actively trying to change that fact as I type this.

So I guess if you feel you have come to a crossroad then look at where you have been and decide if you could be content knowing that was your life; if not then don't be afraid to change things.

just1more · Oct 20, 2008

While I may not be there myself, my wife & I had this discussion recently after being told that our 6 yr old son is going to need a liver in a 'few' years and is most likely not a tx candidate (due to other medical issues/surgeries).

Whether you have 6 months, 10 years or 50 years, enjoy your time here. Given the option I would rather be poor and happy than be comfortable and miserable. Now you can't go live in a convent w/o any money or medical treatment so I hope that is not your dream.

However, at the same time if your current path includes 80hr work weeks and no time to enjoy the seasons and flowers; then maybe you might want to think about what you are trying to achieve.

If I died today I know that I would regret the time and energy that I have given my career vs my family. I'm actively trying to change that fact as I type this.

So I guess if you feel you have come to a crossroad then look at where you have been and decide if you could be content knowing that was your life; if not then don't be afraid to change things.

just1more · Oct 20, 2008

While I may not be there myself, my wife & I had this discussion recently after being told that our 6 yr old son is going to need a liver in a 'few' years and is most likely not a tx candidate (due to other medical issues/surgeries).

Whether you have 6 months, 10 years or 50 years, enjoy your time here. Given the option I would rather be poor and happy than be comfortable and miserable. Now you can't go live in a convent w/o any money or medical treatment so I hope that is not your dream.

However, at the same time if your current path includes 80hr work weeks and no time to enjoy the seasons and flowers; then maybe you might want to think about what you are trying to achieve.

If I died today I know that I would regret the time and energy that I have given my career vs my family. I'm actively trying to change that fact as I type this.

So I guess if you feel you have come to a crossroad then look at where you have been and decide if you could be content knowing that was your life; if not then don't be afraid to change things.

just1more · Oct 20, 2008

While I may not be there myself, my wife & I had this discussion recently after being told that our 6 yr old son is going to need a liver in a 'few' years and is most likely not a tx candidate (due to other medical issues/surgeries).

Whether you have 6 months, 10 years or 50 years, enjoy your time here. Given the option I would rather be poor and happy than be comfortable and miserable. Now you can't go live in a convent w/o any money or medical treatment so I hope that is not your dream.

However, at the same time if your current path includes 80hr work weeks and no time to enjoy the seasons and flowers; then maybe you might want to think about what you are trying to achieve.

If I died today I know that I would regret the time and energy that I have given my career vs my family. I'm actively trying to change that fact as I type this.

So I guess if you feel you have come to a crossroad then look at where you have been and decide if you could be content knowing that was your life; if not then don't be afraid to change things.

just1more · Oct 20, 2008

While I may not be there myself, my wife & I had this discussion recently after being told that our 6 yr old son is going to need a liver in a 'few' years and is most likely not a tx candidate (due to other medical issues/surgeries).
 
 Whether you have 6 months, 10 years or 50 years, enjoy your time here. Given the option I would rather be poor and happy than be comfortable and miserable. Now you can't go live in a convent w/o any money or medical treatment so I hope that is not your dream.
 
 However, at the same time if your current path includes 80hr work weeks and no time to enjoy the seasons and flowers; then maybe you might want to think about what you are trying to achieve.
 
 If I died today I know that I would regret the time and energy that I have given my career vs my family. I'm actively trying to change that fact as I type this.
 
 So I guess if you feel you have come to a crossroad then look at where you have been and decide if you could be content knowing that was your life; if not then don't be afraid to change things.

mabusincarnate · Oct 20, 2008

Obviously there is no way to definitively know how long you have. I'm 25 and we all know the statistics. My FEV1 is around 51% and it's been as low as 25% this year while I was in the joint. 10 years is my reasonable estimate of how many good comfortable years I have left.

I wanted to be a quantitative analyst for an investment group. I'm good at building math models of financial theory. I've been playing all the political games required to get my foot in the door. I'm a systems analyst at NASA right now. I got a fist full of recommendation letters from all levels of management and college professors. Why?? I would be working 60-65 hours per week. There's no way I could handle that. I can barely do it now. And most importantly, do I want to spend the last few years of my life making huge profits for someone else? The job pays well but at a HUGE sacrifice.

I have a great title and a good paycheck. What good is any of that if I don't want to get out of bed in the morning? I'm not going to spend the last few years of my life dreading the day.

This started last night while I was working some accounting problems. I realized how much I hate accounting. It's not something I can see myself doing ... ever. So, I'm dropping the class today after lunch. I already have more accounting hours than I need.

More importantly, I'm quitting my job. I have my wife's support. She has her reservations but she understands. We can live middle class on her salary.

I'm looking for something fulfilling now. I need to bring in some money but not much. I would love to be a tutor for inner city kids. I learned to manage dyslexia, came from a broken home, and grew up sick. I have a lot to offer troubled kids. Another option is working at the rock gym. I love climbing and it would keep me healthy.

mabusincarnate · Oct 20, 2008

Obviously there is no way to definitively know how long you have. I'm 25 and we all know the statistics. My FEV1 is around 51% and it's been as low as 25% this year while I was in the joint. 10 years is my reasonable estimate of how many good comfortable years I have left.

I wanted to be a quantitative analyst for an investment group. I'm good at building math models of financial theory. I've been playing all the political games required to get my foot in the door. I'm a systems analyst at NASA right now. I got a fist full of recommendation letters from all levels of management and college professors. Why?? I would be working 60-65 hours per week. There's no way I could handle that. I can barely do it now. And most importantly, do I want to spend the last few years of my life making huge profits for someone else? The job pays well but at a HUGE sacrifice.

I have a great title and a good paycheck. What good is any of that if I don't want to get out of bed in the morning? I'm not going to spend the last few years of my life dreading the day.

This started last night while I was working some accounting problems. I realized how much I hate accounting. It's not something I can see myself doing ... ever. So, I'm dropping the class today after lunch. I already have more accounting hours than I need.

More importantly, I'm quitting my job. I have my wife's support. She has her reservations but she understands. We can live middle class on her salary.

I'm looking for something fulfilling now. I need to bring in some money but not much. I would love to be a tutor for inner city kids. I learned to manage dyslexia, came from a broken home, and grew up sick. I have a lot to offer troubled kids. Another option is working at the rock gym. I love climbing and it would keep me healthy.

mabusincarnate · Oct 20, 2008

Obviously there is no way to definitively know how long you have. I'm 25 and we all know the statistics. My FEV1 is around 51% and it's been as low as 25% this year while I was in the joint. 10 years is my reasonable estimate of how many good comfortable years I have left.

I wanted to be a quantitative analyst for an investment group. I'm good at building math models of financial theory. I've been playing all the political games required to get my foot in the door. I'm a systems analyst at NASA right now. I got a fist full of recommendation letters from all levels of management and college professors. Why?? I would be working 60-65 hours per week. There's no way I could handle that. I can barely do it now. And most importantly, do I want to spend the last few years of my life making huge profits for someone else? The job pays well but at a HUGE sacrifice.

I have a great title and a good paycheck. What good is any of that if I don't want to get out of bed in the morning? I'm not going to spend the last few years of my life dreading the day.

This started last night while I was working some accounting problems. I realized how much I hate accounting. It's not something I can see myself doing ... ever. So, I'm dropping the class today after lunch. I already have more accounting hours than I need.

More importantly, I'm quitting my job. I have my wife's support. She has her reservations but she understands. We can live middle class on her salary.

I'm looking for something fulfilling now. I need to bring in some money but not much. I would love to be a tutor for inner city kids. I learned to manage dyslexia, came from a broken home, and grew up sick. I have a lot to offer troubled kids. Another option is working at the rock gym. I love climbing and it would keep me healthy.

mabusincarnate · Oct 20, 2008

Obviously there is no way to definitively know how long you have. I'm 25 and we all know the statistics. My FEV1 is around 51% and it's been as low as 25% this year while I was in the joint. 10 years is my reasonable estimate of how many good comfortable years I have left.

I wanted to be a quantitative analyst for an investment group. I'm good at building math models of financial theory. I've been playing all the political games required to get my foot in the door. I'm a systems analyst at NASA right now. I got a fist full of recommendation letters from all levels of management and college professors. Why?? I would be working 60-65 hours per week. There's no way I could handle that. I can barely do it now. And most importantly, do I want to spend the last few years of my life making huge profits for someone else? The job pays well but at a HUGE sacrifice.

I have a great title and a good paycheck. What good is any of that if I don't want to get out of bed in the morning? I'm not going to spend the last few years of my life dreading the day.

This started last night while I was working some accounting problems. I realized how much I hate accounting. It's not something I can see myself doing ... ever. So, I'm dropping the class today after lunch. I already have more accounting hours than I need.

More importantly, I'm quitting my job. I have my wife's support. She has her reservations but she understands. We can live middle class on her salary.

I'm looking for something fulfilling now. I need to bring in some money but not much. I would love to be a tutor for inner city kids. I learned to manage dyslexia, came from a broken home, and grew up sick. I have a lot to offer troubled kids. Another option is working at the rock gym. I love climbing and it would keep me healthy.

mabusincarnate · Oct 20, 2008

Obviously there is no way to definitively know how long you have. I'm 25 and we all know the statistics. My FEV1 is around 51% and it's been as low as 25% this year while I was in the joint. 10 years is my reasonable estimate of how many good comfortable years I have left.
 
 I wanted to be a quantitative analyst for an investment group. I'm good at building math models of financial theory. I've been playing all the political games required to get my foot in the door. I'm a systems analyst at NASA right now. I got a fist full of recommendation letters from all levels of management and college professors. Why?? I would be working 60-65 hours per week. There's no way I could handle that. I can barely do it now. And most importantly, do I want to spend the last few years of my life making huge profits for someone else? The job pays well but at a HUGE sacrifice.
 
 I have a great title and a good paycheck. What good is any of that if I don't want to get out of bed in the morning? I'm not going to spend the last few years of my life dreading the day.
 
 This started last night while I was working some accounting problems. I realized how much I hate accounting. It's not something I can see myself doing ... ever. So, I'm dropping the class today after lunch. I already have more accounting hours than I need.
 
 More importantly, I'm quitting my job. I have my wife's support. She has her reservations but she understands. We can live middle class on her salary.
 
 I'm looking for something fulfilling now. I need to bring in some money but not much. I would love to be a tutor for inner city kids. I learned to manage dyslexia, came from a broken home, and grew up sick. I have a lot to offer troubled kids. Another option is working at the rock gym. I love climbing and it would keep me healthy.

just1more · Oct 20, 2008

I just want to say that I am happy that you are in a position to make these changes, and have a supportive wife.

I wish you all the best.

just1more · Oct 20, 2008

I just want to say that I am happy that you are in a position to make these changes, and have a supportive wife.

I wish you all the best.

just1more · Oct 20, 2008

I just want to say that I am happy that you are in a position to make these changes, and have a supportive wife.

I wish you all the best.

just1more · Oct 20, 2008

I just want to say that I am happy that you are in a position to make these changes, and have a supportive wife.

I wish you all the best.

just1more · Oct 20, 2008

I just want to say that I am happy that you are in a position to make these changes, and have a supportive wife.
 
 I wish you all the best.

Nervous1 · Oct 20, 2008

Wow, this post really hits home for me. I have been having very similar thoughts, although my situation is a bit different.

I am the main breadwinner in my family and I have a husband and 3 kids. While my husband has a job, it pays far less than mine. The intellectual parts of my job I enjoy, but the politics and travel I do not. Unfortunately the job requires quite a bit of both, and it requires very long hours. Completely healthy people are shocked when they hear what my average day is like.

On the one hand, the intellectual stimulation and interaction with colleagues keeps me from getting depressed about my health situation. On the other hand it's clear to me that the stress, travel and hours are impacting my health.

I was seriously considering asking for a half time position. This would be a huge career gamble, but I have been feeling really sick the last few months. With the current economic situation it's unfortunately no longer even an option to be considered. Half timers are always the first to be let go when companies start cutting back. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0">

In short, if you can swing it financially I agree with the others. Do what makes you happy!

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40+ w/bronchiectasis & chronic sinusitis

Nervous1 · Oct 20, 2008

Wow, this post really hits home for me. I have been having very similar thoughts, although my situation is a bit different.

I am the main breadwinner in my family and I have a husband and 3 kids. While my husband has a job, it pays far less than mine. The intellectual parts of my job I enjoy, but the politics and travel I do not. Unfortunately the job requires quite a bit of both, and it requires very long hours. Completely healthy people are shocked when they hear what my average day is like.

On the one hand, the intellectual stimulation and interaction with colleagues keeps me from getting depressed about my health situation. On the other hand it's clear to me that the stress, travel and hours are impacting my health.

I was seriously considering asking for a half time position. This would be a huge career gamble, but I have been feeling really sick the last few months. With the current economic situation it's unfortunately no longer even an option to be considered. Half timers are always the first to be let go when companies start cutting back. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0">

In short, if you can swing it financially I agree with the others. Do what makes you happy!

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40+ w/bronchiectasis & chronic sinusitis

Nervous1 · Oct 20, 2008

Wow, this post really hits home for me. I have been having very similar thoughts, although my situation is a bit different.

I am the main breadwinner in my family and I have a husband and 3 kids. While my husband has a job, it pays far less than mine. The intellectual parts of my job I enjoy, but the politics and travel I do not. Unfortunately the job requires quite a bit of both, and it requires very long hours. Completely healthy people are shocked when they hear what my average day is like.

On the one hand, the intellectual stimulation and interaction with colleagues keeps me from getting depressed about my health situation. On the other hand it's clear to me that the stress, travel and hours are impacting my health.

I was seriously considering asking for a half time position. This would be a huge career gamble, but I have been feeling really sick the last few months. With the current economic situation it's unfortunately no longer even an option to be considered. Half timers are always the first to be let go when companies start cutting back. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0">

In short, if you can swing it financially I agree with the others. Do what makes you happy!

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40+ w/bronchiectasis & chronic sinusitis

Nervous1 · Oct 20, 2008

Wow, this post really hits home for me. I have been having very similar thoughts, although my situation is a bit different.

I am the main breadwinner in my family and I have a husband and 3 kids. While my husband has a job, it pays far less than mine. The intellectual parts of my job I enjoy, but the politics and travel I do not. Unfortunately the job requires quite a bit of both, and it requires very long hours. Completely healthy people are shocked when they hear what my average day is like.

On the one hand, the intellectual stimulation and interaction with colleagues keeps me from getting depressed about my health situation. On the other hand it's clear to me that the stress, travel and hours are impacting my health.

I was seriously considering asking for a half time position. This would be a huge career gamble, but I have been feeling really sick the last few months. With the current economic situation it's unfortunately no longer even an option to be considered. Half timers are always the first to be let go when companies start cutting back. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0">

In short, if you can swing it financially I agree with the others. Do what makes you happy!

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40+ w/bronchiectasis & chronic sinusitis

Nervous1 · Oct 20, 2008

Wow, this post really hits home for me. I have been having very similar thoughts, although my situation is a bit different.
 
 I am the main breadwinner in my family and I have a husband and 3 kids. While my husband has a job, it pays far less than mine. The intellectual parts of my job I enjoy, but the politics and travel I do not. Unfortunately the job requires quite a bit of both, and it requires very long hours. Completely healthy people are shocked when they hear what my average day is like.
 
 On the one hand, the intellectual stimulation and interaction with colleagues keeps me from getting depressed about my health situation. On the other hand it's clear to me that the stress, travel and hours are impacting my health.
 
 I was seriously considering asking for a half time position. This would be a huge career gamble, but I have been feeling really sick the last few months. With the current economic situation it's unfortunately no longer even an option to be considered. Half timers are always the first to be let go when companies start cutting back. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0">
 
 In short, if you can swing it financially I agree with the others. Do what makes you happy!
 
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 40+ w/bronchiectasis & chronic sinusitis

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