I Walked Away From My Toxic Job—Am I Really Free Now? 😱

After years of enduring a soul-crushing job, I finally quit last Thursday. The constant stress and negativity were eating away at my mental health, and I just couldn’t take it anymore. I’m 56, single, no kids, and after years of saving, I’ve built up $4.25 million—half in index funds, half in muni bonds. No debt, and my annual expenses are about $40k. In ten years, I’ll have a steady $3,000 a month from social security and a pension. On paper, it looks like I’m financially independent and could actually retire early. But honestly, it feels unreal. Can I really live the next 35 years without working? The anxiety from my last job still lingers, and I keep second-guessing myself. Has anyone else been through this? How do you cope with the fear of letting go and truly believing you’re free? I’d love to hear your advice or stories. 🙏 #JobCareer #CareerChange #MentalHealth