I've worked hard jobs and long hours and easy jobs from home with decent wage and good benefits. There were times when I was ready to walk out the door and say fuck it but knew I needed to feed and cloth my kids and save for college and retirement. But as I stand back and look at my career, none of it made a difference in the world. Honestly, I should've done something more fulfilling with my life like own a small farm or just work menial jobs and save money. Having a big house and nice car and all that traveling around the world just to out compete your neighbors on who had the fanciest vacations. We lived in a very fucked up society in the United States and value the things that are least valuable. Time with family and community is much better for your soul...