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This is a huge issue. One you have kids, it becomes far more difficult to walk away from your income, even for a transitional period. Another complicating fac
by geebee 11y ago
This is a huge issue. One you have kids, it becomes far more difficult to walk away from your income, even for a transitional period. Another complicating factor is health care.
I'm always interested in these stories, kids or none, but I think it changes the equation dramatically. Like you, I'd really like to read more stories about people who did this with the additional obligation of supporting children.
- eevilspock 11y agoPerhaps having a kid should motivate you more. Can I myself in the mirror in the morning? But also, can I look my kid in the eye and tell her to do the right thing, while not doing so myself? And what are you teaching your child by financing better education or better healthcare for her through a job that may be increasing inequality for other children, thereby reducing the quality of life, education and healthcare for them? I'm not saying those are the choices you are making. But on the other hand, a lot of people are but cognitive dossonance prevents them from seeing that. Lookup "The Banality of Systemic Evil" and "Matthew Effect" for more thoughts.
- aries1980 11y agoAchieving yourself and seeking fun in work comes after you put food on the table and provide safe home to your dependant. The question for many is not whether providing better teaching, better healthcare, but to provide teaching or healthcare at all if you loose or give up your job.