I had a similar conversation with my newly hired manager recently. She was saying, "But you're so capable! I could sew your career going so many directions!" I

I had a similar conversation with my newly hired manager recently. She was saying, "But you're so capable! I could sew your career going so many directions!" I told her I like what I do, and I love how little it demands of me. I have no desire whatsoever to devote more of my time and energy to work for the sake of more money or career "advancement." I'm perfectly content with the idea of continuing to do the same work for the same pay, as long as it keeps pace with inflation. There is nothing I want or need that I don't have or couldn't get as things are. My desires are right-sized for my role. And I'm not even a 6-figure earner. I just also don't want things that require it, like living in a major city or traveling. Don't try to force me forward into a role or life you think I should want just because I could have it. I already have what I want, and I wouldn't trade contentment for any of that stuff other people have.