I’m leaving the rat race

30203forever · 2021-03-06T00:42:37+00:00

Good for you, bro! A man's got to know his limitations, you know? It's not really possible to recoup your health after you lose it so what's the point of having couple of extra bucks? I'm leaving my not-so-stressful but no-so-high-paying job of 21 years too after this pandemic is over because I've accumulated over $600K in my retirement and cash accounts and will be moving to some low cost of living area afterwards. Sold my condo just before this pandemic has started...

mchief101 · 2021-03-06T02:17:48+00:00

Dude similar situation to you. Left a higher paying high stress job for a slightly lower paying low stress job and today was my last day. It was a little bittersweet today saying goodbye to my coworkers/boss as change is coming in my life but i felt myself mentally exhausted and health was declining. I was making the money but i couldn’t sleep, was losing hair, couldn’t workout, had constant hemmaroids and just dreaded work everyday. I’m hoping the change to a less stressful job for me helps in the long run. I am also single and good with finances so don’t want any woman to ruin that. Best of luck to you!

HeartlessStoic · 2021-03-06T06:02:19+00:00

I know the feeling I took a lower paying job less stress less responsibility. It’s left me time to get back to a better peaceful and quiet life. Just me and my two dogs.

classicliberal1 · 2021-03-06T00:56:51+00:00

We all have to choose our work-life balanced. If it makes you happy, then that is what matters. Screw what other people think. You only live once, so make the most of it. You'll only have yourself to answer to in the end.

BrandinoJam24 · 2021-03-06T08:54:35+00:00

I'm going back to my old job after I'm done trucking. Trucking is pretty chill but being a night shift security guard is even more chill.

Reddit1984Censorship · 2021-03-06T00:40:39+00:00

Congrats !!

7firewire · 2021-03-06T02:26:37+00:00

Get into Crypto my good man.

deano413 · 2021-03-06T21:58:30+00:00

Same brother, I remember days I'd get home from work & have to drag and crawl my way up the stairs to get into bed, and hope the 7 hours in between shifts I had was enough downtime to be able to go do it again the next day. Thinking it would bring me the keys to happiness (big house, wife, kids, the whole 9 yards).

Finally wised up and took the time to figure out what really would make me happy. Simple job I enjoy doing. Tiny house in a quiet area. Live simply, no debt, & have plenty to invest and go do cool things like go to Vegas just because I feel like it.

Any problems and stresses in my life are always predictable. The freedom that comes from being 100% in charge of your own ship, with no girl or kids pushing and pulling in other directions is invaluable to me at this point.

Such_Temporary_9597 · 2021-03-06T07:55:06+00:00

Thats good to hear this is what mgtow is about

prove_this · 2021-03-06T12:25:18+00:00

Hey buddy - read this

What is Coast FIRE? - Four Pillar Freedom

MeasurementQuiet109 · 2021-03-06T20:56:57+00:00

How many months/years did you burn yourself before you realize “fuck outta here”?

daniellederek · 2021-03-06T21:32:48+00:00

Fing a 9-5 you enjoy then work on a 5-9 thats fun.

Its amazing how far $200 cash money profit can go when you only have 1 set of expenses to worry about.

Throwawayevil001 · 2021-03-06T21:50:14+00:00

As is custom on WSB when someone makes a really good strategic move:

“Congrats and fuck you!”

daproest1 · 2021-03-06T01:04:16+00:00

Why’d she leave?

theoracleofosiris · 2021-03-06T03:28:07+00:00

r/fire

You need to learn how to invest. Don’t chase money, chase value.

omen_tenebris · 2021-03-06T09:50:39+00:00

a job enjoyed is a job well done

RottingVillain666 · 2021-03-06T10:50:19+00:00

I honestly disagree. I want to live like a king, so i have to pay the price. In my case, the stress comes from having heart palpitations each time i see the price going up and down, hoping i will get my revenue

stuwie32 · 2021-03-06T21:01:56+00:00

Yeah man there ain’t much a point to earning money that kills you, make your needs and live life to the fullest extent you can! Only rat race you can’t jump out of is the one upstairs and that one goes the way you lead it.

TheApricotCavalier · 2021-03-06T21:18:00+00:00

But it feels like I’m now working trying to get ahead in a game i can’t win,

Yeah, thats what it is.

Massgumption · 2021-03-07T08:51:56+00:00

Advice on the gov printing money, put your money in some form of stocks, gold or even bit coin... eventually it'll trickle into that...

Mynewadventures · 2021-03-07T12:28:24+00:00

Maybe it's time to stop trying to make a living and time to make a life...

MGTOWManofMystery · 2021-03-06T02:02:50+00:00

Good for you! I feel the same way. Are you going to move abroad and retire in peace (and let your money last longer)?

redback-spider · 2021-03-06T04:33:00+00:00

What can I say, if you can make it work fine for you, but I wonder if you can be happy with a semi-boring job and no interaction with women... only if you have interesting hobbies or friends?

Otherwise I would ask yourself if creating a business is a option, maybe together with somebody?

Otherwise do more sports?

EDITT: Some businesses are not require crazy working hours and if you see some sense in it the hours in it will feel different than a hour in a boring job.

vetiarvind · 2021-03-06T09:39:56+00:00

Good on you man.

claessand · 2021-03-06T09:53:58+00:00

Great to hear! May I ask at what age the stress of the rat race just got too much for you?

jihocech · 2021-03-06T11:12:45+00:00

Karoshi. It is not worth it.

Grouchy-Ice2199 · 2021-03-06T11:28:07+00:00

You got to do what’s right

spacecommanderfap · 2021-03-06T12:41:00+00:00

What was the job you did and what job are you going to do now if you dont mind me asking.

Solo_and_Simple · 2021-03-06T13:15:30+00:00

Yeah, I have heard similar stories from many men. They work hard at careers they chose because it was a lucrative field -- i.e., because it paid well. Problem is, they don't enjoy their life along the way. Decades spent at a job they don't really like. Stressing out over all the additional responsibilities and burdens that accompany the higher pay. The work and stress wear down their body and spirit over time, until they are a shell of their former selves, deprived, neglected inside. A wage slave, albeit a high-wage slave.

I've heard many stories of men like this dying in their 50s or 60s, still slaving away. Some finally manage to reach retirement age, then die shortly afterwards. Maybe that was the toll all the stress took on them, or maybe it was the fact that their identity was so wrapped up in their work, they don't know what to do with themselves without it.

In any case, there are a lot of sad tales in this area. I'm glad for you, that you're getting out.

beatstorelax · 2021-03-06T21:25:25+00:00

that's a good way to go. you already payed your house... probably has a good car. now it's time to take care of yourself . =)

Title	I’m leaving the rat race
Author	the-lone-squid
Upvotes	232
Comments	57
Date	March 6, 2021 12:34 AM UTC (5 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/MGTOW2
Original Link	https://old.reddit.com/r/mgtow2/comments/lypyx3/im-leaving-the-rat-race/
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