Trading Firefighting for Home Life: Regret or Growth?

Ever find yourself missing the chaos you once called work? That’s me lately. I spent two years as a wildland firefighter, living for the adrenaline and the camaraderie. But after getting engaged and adopting a dog, I realized being gone half the year was wearing my partner down. So, I traded smoke and sirens for a fire prevention desk job closer to home. Now, every time I hear a siren, my heart aches for the action I left behind. I’m trying to join a local fire department, but it’s not easy. Some days, I wonder if I made the right choice—can you really have it all, or is regret just part of growing up? Let’s talk about it. 🔥🐾 #CareerChange #LifeChoices #WorkplaceRegret #JobCareer