I am thinking there must be something in the air or planetary movements as so many people I know are making changes in their lives, including me.
Besides colleagues (several) who have resigned and left to pursue other interests and industries, I know of many others who are also doing something to change their lives or jobs.
So after being in the financial industry for about 4 to 5 years now (where have the time gone to), I have decided to revisit my other passion which was uncovered 10 years ago. So back to school again, but it is not really to academia, but something else.
I am also planning other aspects of my life, to just let go and try. I did that before 10 years ago and it is time to try again. There is no guarantee in anything, but at least I went for it. To just breathe and leave the worries and fears behind.
I rather be doing something I like than to be crunching numbers for the rest of my life. Word is still my love and forte.