On the subject of gender........Giving up a job or giving up responsibilities to your wife/child isn't gender role specific IMO. Typically a person (man or woman) would want to take care of both (especially women for typically being 'caretakers/nurturers').

Perhaps a new career is something to strive for?

Are you having a midlife crisis? I hope you don't take my words as insulting. I'm trying to help and offer support.