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[โ€“] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

A work-life balance honestly. I've been working 12s every day this year and I'm missing out on my hobbies and my family. Financially I'm fine, but I'm gearing up for an early retirement so I don't know if I can slow down now. So hard to make time for things I actually enjoy now. Basically just want to hit that balance so I have a fulfilling life.

[โ€“] Jay 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Without knowing the background: that sounds very dangerous. What's the point of early retirement if you're completely worn out?

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

To retire early and then take a nap.

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Well a lot of the time those 12 hr shifts are involuntary. I work in a manufacturing plant and they basically dictate your life. Shiftwork is killer too