My daughter's friend recently experienced the loss of her boyfriend's father in his early fifties. She is a frugal person at 25 years old, works long days in a good job and is debt free. She experienced an epiphany of sorts. She thought, what's the point of working herself to death and wasting her life when it could be gone in moment. As a result she is taking as much time off and vacation that she can and has decided to do more travelling now rather than later. Maybe she is right, usually people in their fifties have these thoughts, so she is well ahead in her thinking.
Another friend of my daughter's recently quit his job at 30 years old after working for many years, to stay at home with his young children. His wife has a good job making a lot more money and he felt it was the best decision for his growing family. Could this be a trend for the younger generation, seeking quality of life sooner rather than later?
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Interesting concept! And gorgeous lilacs!
Lovely to see the lilacs again, they have long since bloomed here. A lot of couples choose the man to stay home for a 'family year', they get a certain amount from the state, and if the better paid one keeps working, it' a good alternative. I often see dads jogging along the Rhine with baby in a buggy and the dog running beside them when I go for my morning walks. Have a great weekend, hugs, Valerie
If I could do it now, I would
I think it's a great way to live! The future you always plan for may not arrive. It's good to have a nice balance of work and play.
If the younger people can do, good for them. It's kind of like us now, we could keep working and have more money, but we really enjoy our life now. However, it was the hard work and saving in our younger years that allowed up to retired at a younger age and live as we do. There are trade-offs.
This is so true! I got married at 19. I didn't have a life.
I adore my kids, but there you are.
We recently attended the funeral of a teacher who taught my 3. He died at 58. So sad.
It's good to think like them, but if you have a mortgage, maybe not.
I do like that photo.
There are more couples now where the husband may stay at home, it really does come down to individual choice and circumstances... and getting a balance in life, which is now always easy!
All the best Jan
... oops! That should read not always easy.
Oh the lilacs are lovely! They would be very sweet if painted by you. I'm glad people are thinking about quality of life at any point, there's no way of telling what the future holds.
Yes, the younger ones are not buying as much, not living with as much debt, traveling more and just enjoying life. It's too short not to enjoy it.
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