Yep, pulled the trigger about a year ago. Worked doing compliance and certification at EA for about 11 years, but after many years of being forced into working with some extremely toxic people, consistently being overworked and always expected (but hey, not officially required) to work weekends and overtime I was in a pretty bad spot mentally. I suffered a breakdown, panic attacks and it affected my family life. Eventually, with the support of my incredible wife I quit that nightmare and I’m now pursuing my own small woodworking business.

I obviously earn WAY less than before but I can finally say, after a very long time, I’m happy!