Hey everyone, I'm feeling completely lost and need some perspective from people who might understand my situation. 😔 I'm a 34-year-old high school teacher in the Bay Area, and honestly, I wake up every morning dreading work. My husband and I are both educators with a combined income of $180k, but here's the thing - through some incredibly lucky investments (mostly cryptocurrency and collectibles), we've managed to save $3.1 million. 💰 We're house hunting in this ridiculously expensive market, looking at $1.4 million homes to stay close to our aging parents. We have an 18-month-old daughter and want one more kid. The golden handcuffs are real - we have amazing benefits and job security, but I'm miserable every single day. I dream about early retirement, but with our lifestyle choices and wanting the best schools for our kids, it feels impossible. Has anyone been in a similar situation? How do you break free from a job that pays well but crushes your soul? 😢 #TeacherStruggles #EarlyRetirement #WorkplaceMisery #JobCareer