Is It Crazy to Hit Pause on My Career at 32? 😅

Lately, I’ve been feeling like my job is draining the life out of me. I work for the government, and while I’m still employed (knock on wood), the return-to-office policy has made things worse. Every week feels like a marathon, and by the weekend, I’m too exhausted to enjoy my free time. I’ve spent a decade bouncing between public and private sectors, always feeling stressed and never quite catching my breath. Now, with my net worth at $700K (mostly in stocks) and my housing sorted, I’m seriously considering taking a six-month break. Maybe even a career pivot or going back to school. But is this just wishful thinking, or am I setting myself up for disaster? Has anyone else been here? I’d love to hear your thoughts—am I being reckless, or is it finally time to put myself first? 🤔 #CareerBreak #WorkLifeBalance #CareerAdvice #JobCareer