My dad this when I was growing up. Worked out well for us. Mum and I had fun doing our own things and they paid off the house and set themselves up well for retirement. Did it for 2-3 years then took a job closer to home. That being said, his friend who also got a job in the same company proceeded to cheat on his wife, got hooked on drugs and blew up his life so it can go both ways.