[esel2k]

European and 40 now as well. I think it is threefold: A) Age - I realise that the career I did set out for is not that glamorous as I thought (airport travel is not fun anymore, climbing the ladder is even more of sandwich/impostor syndrome, etc) B) Cost of living is so high in cities that you better optimise either where you live (parents for kids, stay in subsidised appartment or buy with a good deal, probably for remote work). So you make sure you have time for DIY instead if beeing consumed by your job… C) Layoffs - everywhere. The gras is not greener on the other side. So better to just “do your (minimal) work” while you can, fly under the radar and enjoy life on the side (hobbies, family etc).

[postepowanieadm]

Another 40-year-old European here.

The family business was hit hard in 2008 and has never recovered,

Relationships and marriage have been hit hard by the covid,

Last year, instead of being promoted, I was fired to make way for my boss's friend.

Fuck that.

Now I'm working on my own project.

Health and family is what is the most important.

Skills and mobility are what count, not my 'commitment' to other people's businesses.