@ericvancewalton hello dear friend congratulations on the great step you have taken
I know that feeling I also opted for the same decision after 32 years of working under a dependency relationship, I left the system to live on the web.
It is not a question of work, since now I work many more hours than before, I have work days of 18hs, I share publications in five platforms a day, but this is an election, tomorrow I have the freedom to take the day if I want, etoy All day with my family and that is priceless.
I understand everything that you transmit to us, it is a unique sensation.
Thank you very much for sharing this experience, I wish you a happy year of autonomy
have a great weekend
Thank you for your comment! I probably work more than I did before too but it doesn't feel as draining. As you say, having the freedom to design your own schedule is so worth the sacrifice.