Context: I’m 35 years old with a well paying government career 70k a year, TSP, Fed benefits etc.
I keep thinking of switching careers to something more meaningful again. (I served 10 years in the military)
In my mind, I want something with a bit more action than just a desktop and writing.
Things I like:
RN, Firefighter, Federal Investigator, Paramedic, Military reserves, Active Duty (again?)
My issues: Salary: 70,000 with a raise next year at 106k, Student loans 100k (BS and MS) @ $377.00 a month, Car loan 383.00 a month, Rent $1600.00 a month, Utilities $75.00 a month, Cell phone $70.00 a month, All the jobs I want would be a considerable decrease in pay.
No kids A wife (she’s in medical school)
I do outside activities to help: triathlons, I’m a scuba instructor and go fly fishing with my dog. Tell me I’m crazy and to suck it up.
I’ve done my fun/meaningful stint in life and now it’s time to be a desk jockey...
Edit: Thank you for all the great advice and replies.
I think I was just having a life crisis at my desk today and my normal cruise through reddit wasn’t helping.
I’m going to stick with the gig, payoff the debt, and look forward to retirement. Who knows, maybe sail around the world or live in Bali or some shit afterwards.
Submitted October 22, 2018 at 03:13PM by throwawaydiver1700 https://ift.tt/2ysWJkI
