Man Quits $80K Job to Work in Grocery Store Part Time

[jamesbond]

This man quit his $80,000 a year job and sold his condo too. Why did he decide to drastically simplify his life? Because he was unhappy and unfulfilled. A couple of years ago, he went on a 10-day silent retreat and, after much soul-searching, realized that his job and his stressful lifestyle needed to go.

Now, a year and a half later, he's living a minimalist lifestyle in a small bachelor apartment, riding his bike to work, and working 3 days a week at a grocery store. He has more time to spend with the people he loves, and a lot less stress.

[Neo]

What they don't tell you, is that a big pay check often means a lot of stress.

[Zambales]

You'd think someone who used to earn $80k would buy a nicer shirt.

[IraqVet2003]

What they don't tell you, is that a big pay check often means a lot of stress.

I agree with you 100%!!! Also, I think this young guy didn't want to be an office "drone" or have to deal with the office politics. Not to mention often times for those who earn a big paycheck they become workaholics or slaves to their jobs with little free time outside of work.