Every morning, I wake up dreading another 12-hour day at my high-stress job. My life feels like an endless loop of crisis management, with weekends offering no relief. I make good money—$280K a year—but my soul feels like it's slipping away, one email at a time. I’m turning 61 soon, and the thought of early retirement is tempting. I’ve got $1M in retirement accounts, $250K in cash, and my partner—16 years younger—has $300K in retirement savings. No kids, no debt, and our Florida beachfront condo is paid off, but the maintenance and insurance aren’t cheap. My health is a ticking time bomb: prostate surgery behind me, skin cancer issues that keep coming back, and a commute that’s slowly killing me. But here’s the catch: health insurance is a huge worry, and I don’t want to leave my partner in a tough spot down the road. Can I really afford to walk away now, or should I keep grinding until 65? How do you decide when enough is enough? I’m desperate for advice from anyone who’s been here. 😩🌴 #EarlyRetirement #WorkLifeBalance #CareerAdvice #JobCareer