I'm a retired RN/NP. What I could never understand was the bullying of coworkers and no intervention from managers. I loved my profession and my patients. I was a reliable, punctual, hardworking employee. It was such a relief to retire and never have to return to another toxic work environment.

Single mum here, raised two kids by myself whilst working flat out to provide. Kids now grown and I'm disabled...go figure! My adult kids are now doing so well ,are frugal and sensible with money,thrift,upcycle and I'm so so proud.x

I work for myself as a 1099 and even though i don't make as much $ now as I used to when I worked with others, the reality is I don't deal with a toxic atmosphere and that alone is priceless.

Thanks for making this video. I’m a 21 year old guy that is about to reach 100k in savings and your videos are much better and mature than the “hustle bros” KZfaqrs that are popular among my generation. Yesterday I was made aware of some things my much older coworkers said about me behind my back and your video improved my mood a lot. Thanks.

Amen Sister! I worked hard over 20 years too and I took so much crap from management, Co-workers and customers that I couldn't take it anymore either.

Thank you for the video. I totally agree with you. 30 years as a school teacher. I retired early because i couldn't take the abuse anymore. No principal support, kids think they can do what they want, throw chairs, attack others. I was hit, bitten, verbally assaulted all the time. Parenting changed too. Now its all the teachers fault. I was so burnt out, stressed from it. And I worked at an affluent school. I was s even sent on special course for how to restrain students who attack you. Wtf!!! How can you teach when your classroom is a war zone? I still have nightmares, I'm retired 2 years. Im free and happy now.

Love this video! I retired the minute I turned 59.5 and could access my retirement accounts without penalty. I'm 63 now. Prior to that I paid off my home, car, and had zero debt. I live very, very frugally on $1200 a month. I am happy as a clam. I will never go back to work.

I absolutely refuse to overwork myself I don’t care how bad it gets, in the end my health matters more than anything.

My work history is close to yours. I worked 2 40hr+ jobs simultaneously for about 8 years. It was crazy. Daycare raised my little one. 4-5 hours of sleep was the norm. Relatives working 9-5 jobs had zero understanding of time off being impossible for the holidays. Time off was a joke. My time in retail ruined the holidays. Then I worked for the post office. Time off is a joke when you're at the bottom of the seniority list for time off. I was finally able to retire. Not punching a clock ever again!

30 years as a nurse,35 in health care. I am separated, working towards divorce. My last child just graduated high school. I work part-time ,I hope to retire soon. My body is tired. Love your videos. I'm working towards taking care of myself and not letting others use and abuse me anymore.

You hit the nail on the head, in regards to working retail. They own you. Holidays? Forget it. You are there so everyone else can have a nice Christmas, etc. It is so exhausting. When you aren’t working, you are sleeping. Just a few short years ago, stores were opened on thanksgiving. Sure, quite a few stores are closed on Thanksgiving now, but what people don’t realize, that employees (stock crew) are still coming in on Thanksgiving to get the store ready for the next day.

I retired at 68 and I have always worked a full time job and a part time job or went to school. The best thing about being retired is not being tired all the time.

I worked a full-time job, plus many years worked two jobs. Retired now, and HATE answering my phones. Many times I simply don't answer. My biggest regret was not taking different jobs for better pay, simply because I feared I didn't know everything on the nee job descriptions. I learned most men look at job descriptions and if they know 2 or 3 of the duties, they take the job! Women think we have to excel at EVERY duty listed, so we don't even apply.

Sorry you never found a partner worthy of your kindness. You have earned everything you have so try and enjoy your freedom. You are helping many people by sharing your struggles to succeed.

I’m with you when you say you never want a job again. After 34 years as a flight attendant I’m done with people. I’m glad I worked hard and saved hard and now also reaping the rewards.

Im fortunate that I was able to get an engineering degree and a better than average paying job in my hometown. People at work are swinging like Tarzan from pay cheque to pay cheque to pay for BMWs, 4 holidays a year, and home extensions on houses that had 95% mortgages - they think I'm half mad for living off just my overtime and saving every paycheque towards financial independence because I want out at 5o, not the usual 65. I have an old car, old clothes and an old home. Maybe I'm an old soul, but Ive found your lesson and example an inspiration and draw strength from it. I do the best I can, with what I've got.

Worked in hotels for 20 years. They never close. Not Christmas, not ever. Even the pandemic I was the only one left in a giant, empty resort. Always had a side gig too for 20 years. I’m your age and have moved into tech sales. Never going back to hotel and also not working a side gig anymore. I feel you. Let’s enjoy this next half!

You sacrificed your youth and had a plan. Now you can reap the benefits, that’s not privileged. It’s your reward.

You go girl!! I worked in healthcare for 20 years and retired last year at 42 yo. I have to justify why I retired so early and what I do with my time. People don’t understand the struggles and sacrifices to become financially independent and assume that you are lazy and don’t want to work.

I remember the many holidays that I worked graveyard shift. I was to tired to start a family or participate with family gatherings. I always thought things would get better.

I worked in the store for 22 years and I understand you completely. working with people drains you.

I've worked 2 jobs for 31 years. I'm STILL working 2 jobs. No significant other to help me raise 2 children.

I’m financially independent as well. It took me much longer to get there than you, but I too worked between 50-60 hours per week, and easily worked over 120,000hrs before retiring. I had 3 dependents, and a mortgage. Killed the mortgage in 5 years while living a scorched earth life, Saved up for educational and retirement funds as well. This isn’t a pity-fest, I feel blessed for the opportunity to do so. I sacrificed a lot to get where I am, and happy to have done it. It’s the work ethic that got us there. Good on you Princess, you’re a woman after my own heart!

I had to stop working retail because I was starting to have violent fantasies. It took all my self control to not beat the hell out of disrespectful customers.

You and I are kindred spirits. I worked in an electronics factory then a call center for 32 years for minimum wage. Every spare dollar went on my mortgage and it was paid off in 11 years. I invested heavily in stocks after that. I still have nightmares from my call center job. I will never work again. 🎉

Regret working for only two companies in 35 years. Dear deceased friend who was a HR director advised to never keep a job for 2.5 years. Didn't take her advice. But she was very correct

I have worked 2 sometimes 3 jobs for years. I am college educated, I have had middle management jobs. 50+ hours at one job and another 10-25 hrs at part time jobs. I have done the math and have put in 78 to 82 hrs a week for jobs. I sold on Ebay and Etsy to supplement my income. I learned to go without, so I could retire early. My pension was available when I was 55yrs old and I took it. I took early Social Security so that I could enjoy what time/health I have left. And yes, there are a few people that think I am slacking because I no longer have to work. I pay for my health insurance. I am relatively healthy. Some of my jobs had me travel, so I really don't have that 'want'. Bought a small house that is easy to maintain and keep clean. I have friends and family...and a cat that loves me. Not ready to die, just ready to enjoy what I have been working for my whole life since I was 15 yrs old. Oh, and I have worked all major holidays and not all of them were time and a half or dble time.

We cannot say it enough , the love your two babies have for each other is amazing and we have to admit we never saw it coming!!!!!!

You did your time! You basically worked 40 years in 20. I wish you blessings and abundance from the fruits of your labor.

I get your point on not wanting to work. I worked retail for 40 years. Walking walking, lifting boxes , running cash registers , working weekends. nights holidays never having the same schedule, low wages. I finally quit after 40 years. I am retired now. I would rather eat beans and rice the rest if of my life then go back to work. I was tired of the politics, the lousy hours, low pay and never being able to go on vacation at Christmas time to and see my family. So yeah I get it!

For 3 years I drove taxis 30+ hours a week ($10 usd per hour) after my full time job, then I worked in a pizza shope after hours for $5 per hour, then deliverd catalogs for $4 per hour, this was mainly to help drug addicted family members, tbh they became more dependant on my support, and the drug free famiy members became resentfull and deserted me...eventually my wife left and I went bankrupt, my daughter overdosed and died, 2 grandkids (babies) died during withdrawal, my son went into meth psychosis , and I was looking 10 years older than i am. Last 2 years or so I started looking after myself and stopped supporting others (still tithing ofc), I have bought a new motorbike and ebike, wife has come back, we are raising our 6 yo grandson, all attending church and more happy than we have been in years.

I've been out of work for 4 months. I'm 57 and about done raising my last of 5 kids. I've been bullied at work and I work crap jobs. I can't do it anymore. I'm about to go to Door dash and maybe KZfaq. I hear you. I rather have almost nothing than go back. Thank you for your video.

You are amazing Prepper Princess! I'm so sorry people have taken advantage of u. You are always so kind and generous to others. Wishing u nothing but happiness!💜

I totally understand how you feel. If my husband( who works very hard and does his part around the house) and kids didn’t depend on me. I would live bare bones and work only when I had to. I am definitely not lazy but I enjoy being by myself gardening or fixing things just like you. People exhaust me. I’m happy you are able to make your lifestyle work for you.

I was trying to motivate myself today to keep working and I was thinking am I lazy? What’s wrong with me? I just want to spend time alone and enjoy life! I’m retirement age, I’ve raised 4 children, helped with grandchildren and been very generous with my time and money all while working full time! I appreciate your thoughts on the subject ❤ 10 hours of sleep a day seems normal after burnout! From my research to find out what’s wrong with me, I discovered it can take years to recover from that type of workload and stress which includes sleeping long hours and limits on negative people and stress!

I quit work at 36, now 39, stay at home wife now, we r debt free, maxing my husband 401k and my IrA, half of HSA, I used to work 70 hrs a week, I ain’t lazy, but I’m same as u I will not go back to work unless I really really have and I would hate it. Literally rice beans and potatoes are our favorite foods.

I'm retired at 62 and love doing what ever i want. I don't miss interacting with others other than the ones i choose

Jobs can be very emotionally draining dealing with all of the peer pressure and vicious cliques. A person may graduate from high school and the people from high school may go away, but high school never goes away.

Hi Amber. I'm a 65 year old grandmother who has been living frugally since my kids were babies in the 1980's. I've been following your channel for 6 months and so glad I found it. Finally found someone that thinks like I do. My husband and I have never made a lot of money but we will be retiring comfortably in 4 months. I plan to keep watching my favorite channel to help us stay on track. Thank you so much for what you are doing to help so many people! God bless you. ❤

I used to stretch to see out of any window at work and think about how I was wasting my life. Congratulations to you on your early retirement, you rock. Love how your pups are so attached to each other.

I’m so glad you addressed this. I want to retire but can’t yet. I feel guilty for wanting to do it. There’s a lot of pressure to work all the time.

I was a Hairdresser for decades. Sometimes working 12 hour shifts (I can’t imagine going to a second jobs after that like you) BUT, I too was always asked to stay late, Come in Early,Cover for employees who requested off. I was Always picked to work Black Friday (double time/pay rate)& I grew to resent it because I wanted to have it off with my family as my folks got old and died. That never happened for me I was always the one chosen to “hold down the fort”. Once they all went to Cosmo Week at Jacob Javier’s Center in NY and who was the only person working that day til 3pm ME! I quit that Christmas moved out of state for a better company doesn’t treat me like that. 4 years later that salon went bankrupt and 9 years later the mall closed & was demolished. I still work for one of the best Female Barbers I ever met & am lucky enough to work for. ❤ No I don’t do Black Fridays anymore. I hate Black Friday! Never again will I ever work it and I stay home. I don’t even shop that day.People are nasty on Black Friday.

We have been conditioned to a slave mentality.

I can so relate to what you are saying, I feel the same. What you are describing sounds like a job burnout! I feel anxiety and disgust when I think about my 9-5 workload and bosses. When you said..." Feels like a prison", which I've said before, I've never heard anyone else say this. Thank you for sharing your story, I wish you the best and enjoy your freedom!!!

I retired at 57 not planning to but I went into work one day and figuratively speaking I hit a wall and knew I was done. 🎉

Totally Relate!! I did 30 years, raised 2 children a foster child and was then sacked in mandates! I'm done with our toxic sick system. You sound like you had PTSD. Youve chosen wisdom 👊

I love your videos more now than before because you aren’t as monotone. You show emotion and smile more, seem happier, and chuckle a bit. I really appreciate too. Thank you for your information you give us.

Retired at 65 before my "full retirement age" but in a high demand field. I thought about taking a part-time job but the idea of going back into the workplace fills me with horror/despair. I worked hard and I feel like a job would be a last ditch effort only if I was literally going to be homeless.

I want to thank you for sharing what you know . I recently sat down and wrote out what I am paying to feed the birds , squirrels and the feral cats . I even searched the Internet to find stores with less expensive prices . Well as it turns out I would be paying $50 a month or $600 a year . This takes away from reaching my financial goals sooner . So I decided to not feed my wild friends anymore except I do leave water outside . And someday I may go back to feeding them . But can you believe $ 600 a year ! That's a lot

I totally agree with you, worked two jobs in healthcare where people need your full attention constantly, 12 hours a day 5-6 days a week, just there for management to work you into the ground, they couldn't care less about you. I will be done in December and never go back!

Obtaining “The American Dream” has changed in the last 40-50 years. Some of us have fallen to the peer pressure of competing with the Jones’ or cave into getting the latest smart phone, then the ripple effect with our kids too, latest fashion, cars and hobbies. We have so much stuff in our home that some of us need rented storage rooms to hold more of our stuff. If we could just simplify our lives and how we live then we would not be caught in the rat and possibly be happier. I am trying, I paid cash for my 3 y o car and do shop at consignment shops occasionally. My husband says, I am frugal, but I don’t wanna go back to work either. Instead, I manage the finances and our home is paid off. Good luck everyone.

I love what you said about getting a second job. So many people whine about not having enough money but won't work a second job. Good for you enjoy your life!

I'm 48 and hoping to retire at 54. You inspire me.

I totally understand that breaking point. I worked in a corporate job for 12+ years, 45 hours working, 20 hours travelling. Corporate is like a feudal system. The lower workers do all the heavy lifting while management do very little. They could not even make logical decisions. I had two floors (200 seats) plus satellite offices to take care of, plus managing a database for the whole company. I was overworked and it was obvious to everyone. I came back from leave to find nothing but dramas in my absence, none of my work covered. I gave my notice and slept for 6 months. I would like to officially retire but my mind is very active. Still considering my options, maybe starting a small business. Maybe selling up and living on a narrowboat. I need very little to live on and even now am finding new ways to save. Really enjoy your videos PP.

I retired at 55 ten yrs. ago. I fully understand your situation. I'm now 65 and can stitch from my regular insurance to Medicare A thru D which I pay for. I sold my Texas house & moved back to Ohio to my RIP parents 1955 home 3br ranch style on almost an acre. It's in good shape & I just pay taxes, utilities, insurances. Still living great. I like the slower pace here but, most folks are at or near poverty level & don't manage their money. They beg & play victims a lot so I am very select about who I associate with. I'm not a snob but the good middle class living well folks are few. Just say'n...

I worked 60 to 90 hours a week up to the age of 50. At that point I had my home and cars paid off. I currently work 36 hours a week and I love it.

I’m with you about not wanting ever again to work in this employment market. It’s dehumanizing. And, I think, new in the history of work.

I don’t blame you for not wanting to go get another job. I have been overworked lately - 14-15 hour days in a store and 3-4 hours in my car gig working to buy my family and I a manufactured home, I’m free from high rent and horrible landlords who fix nothing. I won’t fix another rental again! This is our home and we move in next week. I hope to live like you in 10 years!

OMG, I can so relate to you! I just retired in August this year after working for 50 years in retail/customer service and payroll administrator for 15 companies for the last 9 years. The stress level was over the top and it physically would make me sick every Monday morning because of the payroll deadline stress! I’m never going to work again, and would also live in a shed in my backyard and rent out my house if I had.

I'm proud of you, PP! You worked hard and come so far 😊 Now you have freedom of choice to not work. Enjoy your family, dogs, and life. At 45, I still have a lot to learn!

So happy that a your hard work paid off for you. Hope your remaining years are filled with peace and happiness.

Life is short and I feel like you do about how I would feel if I had to go back to work! I retired at 56 and I am now 63. I remember when you told us about that situation at the nursery that you were working at……people can suck!! Enjoy your life - you have worked hard and you deserve it!! Love your channel!

I am with you girlfriend. I worked for 42 years, round the clock. I was a single mom too. I retired at 60. I always thought that it was normal to work 12 to 15 hours a day. Sometimes, I think that I would like to have more money in my retirement. I still have to watch every penny. Then I think that less is more. My peace of mind is worth much more. Good for you, dear. The weight thing in menopause happens. I found that balancing my hormones naturally helped tremendously with my mood too. Keep going. Much love.❤️❤️

It's not privilege if you worked hard for it. Respect.

I worked two PT jobs while going to college and nursing school FT, then worked as an RN for 25 years...a total of 35 years of employment. That made me realize I didn't like work very much, so I lived way beneath my means and retired at 55, the earliest my employer offered retirement. Now I live frugally, spend most days working in cat rescues, and enjoy friends, family, and my quiet life. I got many calls to go back to work during covid....no thanks.

Seriously you’re not lazy! Doing these videos take effort, planning, time and expense. Keep it up! Also, there’s a lot you do on the everyday upkeep of your life.

Please consider that this sounds like extreme burnout. I have been there. Time will ease up some of the anxiousness you feel over it. Not to say you won't still choose not to work. But the extreme emotions should ease up some over time. Just don't let it cause you undo stress. You are fortunate you have the choice. Stay well.

Retired last October at 61 yrs old....after 33.5 years at Michelin Tire Corp...rotated shifts...weekends..nights..days..underpaid and worked hard...thankful i invested in 40k an done ok...went back to work after 2 months when i retired at a job i really like part time 3 days week...was bored sitting home...to each their on...Life goes on....ive learned to let it gooo...Live...Love..Laugh

I completely understand how you feel. I worked a a job for almost 20 yrs. It was rotating shift work. Worked every holiday, nights, evenings, days, weekends. I missed out on everything too. It was like a prison. It was outside too in the desert. It changed me and I had to quit / retire early. I have to go back to work soon but I feel exactly the same way as you. You’re not alone. I have read that it takes five yrs to get back to normal from working a rotating shift work job. Congrats on retirement. Enjoy ❤

December 12th, 2023. You should write a book. You are the first woman that has a similar work experience as myself. And no one talks about it. I've never heard anyone say things that I think. As a legal immigrant I was abandoned with two children in diapers. I had 4 hours sleep a night for 25 years. Like you I was laser focused in survival mode. Survival mode, if you see comments that you are a negative person this is because most women do not understand survival mode. It is when fear drives you. You put on your 'gameface' and go to work. Not because you love the work. Because your fear of not having food to eat or shelter..

Quitting my toxic office life after 17 years was the best thing I ever did. I've had to learn to live very differently since, but I am much much better for it in every way and have learned valuable skills through my new frugal mindset.

I'm almost 42 and I think that after 15+ years of working I deserve being "lazy" if I want to. I need rest, I need time for my family and for myself. I really want to take a walk when I want to. We should not care if someone calls us lazy. Actually, I was NEVER lazy in my whole life so if I work now when and how much I want, it's my thing and my right.

Really enjoyed your openness and candor in this video.

And yes! The less we spend, the more freedom we have!

You're a hard working young lady 👍

I appreciate hearing your history and also your honesty!

Totally, totally, totally understand and relate!

Thank you so much for your honesty. I love your videos and totally agree with everything you said here. I’m so sorry you had to go through such hardship, but it definitely sounds like it was worth it. 😊 I admire your bravery and work ethic. I’ve been working 2 almost full time jobs for 2 years and that’s been hard enough on my mental health, I can’t even imagine what 20 years was like!!! 😮 But I can understand where you’re coming from when you said you can’t work ever again, I completely get it.

When you go into debt and/or work for someone else you help make someone else rich. Yet that is what most of us have - you go to work to earn the pay to support yourself, maybe a family, & luckily if you can - invest. Unless one is born into wealth without having to work. Very few of us, that. I started with a very public facing job - what used to be called a waitress. Started with the graveyard shift. We waited on all the intoxicated bar patrons who rolled in after the bars closed. The downside: a lot of the customers were obnoxious. The upside - there was the occasional $100 or $10 bill left on the table as a tip because the customer was so blasted he/she didn't know the difference between a $100 bill and a $1 bill. Lol. I worked that job at the tender young age of 16. It was hard bone-bruising work but I tell you what ... it taught me how to work hard and appreciate the true value of a buck.

This hit too close to home for me!! I'm on vacation from work and instead of traveling and doing things, I'm sleeping or just laying there doing nothing.

You have been working hard enough. You don't need to explaining yourself to anyone.

I rarely comment but will say, I LOVE what you are saying. The work place, whether from co-workers or patients/customers is nothing but toxic. I lost my crappy job because I chose to help my husband thrive so missed too much work and can honestly say this is an immense struggle but he and I sleep better and are much happier. Thank you and be well ❤

I'm from South Africa and I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Thak you for being so real! I'm working remote in a job that I actually like. The powers to be are trying to force us to go back into the offices. My boss gave me a hard time so I handed in my resignation. That was the quickest they back peddled, and then approved my remote position. I don't play by their games.

I'm 56, and if I could go back in time and do things differnt, I would. I'd make better financial decisions.

Dear Prepper Princes I just love ❤️ you!! I remember the video you told us when that lowlife person upset you so much!! 🙌🏻🦋🙏🏻

Worked a job for 15 years With wed & thur off with only new years day off as my holiday saved alot of money. My daughter joined the army and was in Iraq. When she came back I gave her a large down sum of money for a down payment on a home Primarily to keep my grandchildren close to me. Then she met a man and became estranged lost custody of her kids and sold the house and moved? She gone no contact? I love my daughter. But regret 100% helping her. Lesson learned help yourself only.

I am 65 now, but had a very stressful work life. I get you. Sending a huge hug from one survivor to another.❤

If I could live out the rest of my days with only the company of my wife and dog and no other human interaction, I would be just fine

In Africa, more often than not, you don't find a stable job until in your 40s and if you are lucky to be employed, you would probably earn maybe 5 dollars a day or ten dollars a day if you have a really good job. Most people here retire into poverty and have nothing like pension to fall back on. But there are some exceptions where people work a very good job and some go into business and do very well for themselves! In Africa, we survive by the grace of God.

Totally get the work thing I worked retail and did some medical office work for 15 years and it was miserable. I encountered some of those same nasty ppl and I agree I could not work in an environment where I would have to deal with that again . I’m not in a position to not work but I have 2 cleaning jobs and was willing to take a pay cut just to get away from ppl before I had a mental breakdown. Luckily both my jobs give me weekends and holidays off and pretty much any days off I want so I am truly blessed and making less money is totally worth it to me for the sake of my sanity, ppl judge me because I am now a cleaning woman and that is socially looked down upon but I have learned so much these last few years and am happier now 😊so everyone who doesn’t like it can shove it

I worked the AZ nursing home system in the 80's and 90's. Night shift 40+ hours. Then PT days cleaning houses. Terminated from the FT job when I started reporting neglect. ( Story is long, but closed down a franchise there and got every employee the overtime pay they were cheated out of after 1 yr of investigations. Even though not 1 coworker backed me up before I got terminated). Made the PT job FT and supplemented with pet sitting at night and selling crafts. 44+ years, still couldn't cut it. Had a husband who couldn't budget and retired like you because he couldn't handle the work environment. Raised 2 kids, even though I was always at work, day and night. It's been hell. Wish I was in my 40s, like you, to make up for it. I'd probably do it alone cuz it would be a lot easier. AND, I would never invest my life in a paycheck. Moved at 61 and didn't work this last year, will officially retire cause that work I did has beaten up my body.

I worked my fulltime job which consisted of long late hours, side gigs as i could fit them in, raise my 4 children and husband for over 25 yrs. Notice i fit husband in with children? Yes, he would not hold down a job so everything was my sole responsibility. I paid for everything by myself no gov't help. I got seriously hurt on job, husband doesn't want me anymore?? I lost house i paid for, the land, and my children except my oldest son. Everyone gave up on me?? Idk. Anyways, no money forced me to become homeless and al4eady disabled. Very little money from disability. Im now in Va taking care of my 82 year old mom w/ dementia. Life is hard yes, but once a month i take $20 to buy an ingredient to either can, dehydrate, etc. Ive learned a lot from you, prepper princess and also my dear friend homestead Tessie. I ❤ you both and really appreciate and take head to your teachings. Financially im stunted but im not giving up. Thank you for all you do!❤❤❤

The situation you mentioned about the customer... This is exactly why I never do customer facing jobs. Always work in factories and warehouses to stay safe. It's working so far.

Many people would be so much happier if the would only lower their standard of living and thus lowering their monthly bills. I am 67 and I live in an 800 sq ft home built in 1958 with low property taxes, no HOAs and with no cable. I could not be happier. In fact, I am in the process of getting rid of stuff. I seldom if ever eat out, NEVER fast food and I set a goal for myself that the credit card HAS to be paid off by the end of the month, every month. Poverty does not mean misery. And, as for working for the public, been there, done that, retired now. People have gotten so rude. I could not do that now.

you are describing what it’s like to work in a hospital. I worked every holiday for years on night shift. finally made it to day shift for the last 11 years and retired after 25 years of no sleep and little to no fun .

Absolutely no one could ever call you lazy!

Prepper Princess you worked your toosh off to achieve this level of financial freedom and peace, i dont blame you for not working another job. I am 51, left my retail job of 20 years in 2020, thanks to covid and mask mandate in Ontario which i refused to comply with, my arrythmia was triggered by wearing a mask, i took my pension and walked away. This has been the most peaceful 3 years of my life, even though i worked part time it was hard to juggle work, home family and dogs, now i focus on family, my home and finally me.❤

as a nurse I can 💯 relate

Sweetheart, all the power back to you!!!!! You are a powerful lady and you've earned it. No apologies. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Totally get you and I agree. Work=prison to me. I retired at 60 due to years of staying home raising my kids. Soonest I could go moneywise. Divorced and am not interested In caring for anyone else. Been there done that for years.