I don't know that I would call tech salaries "middle of the road". We're lucky enough that we're in an industry that leaves a lot of flexibility on the table, i

I don't know that I would call tech salaries "middle of the road". We're lucky enough that we're in an industry that leaves a lot of flexibility on the table, it's doable keeping a decent tech income and doing something more meaningful with your life as well. I don't know what's going to lighten you up so I won't give any specific advice, but for my part I'm eager to go back to school for something completely unrelated (that's also a professional dead end, but who cares).