Same here, why I'm a contractor, work tons of overtime when want and don't work when I want to just be me and work on my passions and it doesn't sabotage my career. I hate the slavery system we work in, it's just soul sucking and fruitless. I think adjusting our material wants and expectations to a reasonable level helps too. I don't need the big house or fancy anything, I aim for modest yet comfortable. Don't get me wrong, I like nice things too, I just don't need to have them all.