Love your Christmas letter, it made me smile. Mine would include quiting my crappy job (abusive boss) and not being able to find a replacement and my hubby failing his major exam. On the plus side we are expecting a baby in April ( so an extra 6 months work would really of helped financially). I have no idea how diapers and formula will fit into the budget ( I can't breast feed due to meds). I also have no idea how we will manage to baby proof our tiny house that we rent. Sounds like great material for a Chrissy letter!

As for the OP, I understand where you are coming from. If it wasn't for my BP both me and hubby would be on our way to great careers by now. I do sometimes feel jealous of other people's things but like others have said they have their problems too. My best friend has so much money stress that she has to go back to work 2 months after having her baby. I get to stay home with mine. Of course I don't have a job to go back to even if I wanted to but that's a different story.
I try to focus on the important things in life like friendships and family and I have been blessed with those. In the end money doesn't buy happiness.