I used to make low 6 figures. Work owned me. I had to be reachable nights, weekends, holidays, vacations. 50 hour weeks were slow weeks. I finally walked away. Money is no good if you don’t have time to enjoy it. I make half of what I used to make but am much happier. I actually get to spend time with my wife, hobbies, and friends.
I used to make well into six figures as a programmer. Now I drive a school bus and I’m vastly happier. I’m always surprised when I wake up on a Monday morning and realize that I’m not dreading going to work (I actually look forward to seeing my elementary school kids). I make less than one-sixth of what I used to but I have savings and already own my house outright, so it’s all good.
It’s going to suck when AI takes over for CDL holders, however.
I woke up early today so I snuck out of bed quietly and decided to read lemmy on my phone so I don’t wake up the spouse… And then this comment made me snort.
I used to make low 6 figures. Work owned me. I had to be reachable nights, weekends, holidays, vacations. 50 hour weeks were slow weeks. I finally walked away. Money is no good if you don’t have time to enjoy it. I make half of what I used to make but am much happier. I actually get to spend time with my wife, hobbies, and friends.
I used to make well into six figures as a programmer. Now I drive a school bus and I’m vastly happier. I’m always surprised when I wake up on a Monday morning and realize that I’m not dreading going to work (I actually look forward to seeing my elementary school kids). I make less than one-sixth of what I used to but I have savings and already own my house outright, so it’s all good.
It’s going to suck when AI takes over for CDL holders, however.
Is this… A real possibility?
The AI driving thing? I don’t see why it won’t be a thing eventually. If kids get run over from time to time, they’re easy to replace at that age.
I woke up early today so I snuck out of bed quietly and decided to read lemmy on my phone so I don’t wake up the spouse… And then this comment made me snort.
Well played, well played.
This is what I’m thinking about daily. What change did you make?
I’m very happy for you!