i can relate to what you said about the 9-5 grind. i did that for many years, the last job lasting for 8 years until i quit to move away and be home with my kids. it was exactly as you describe - the politics, good people being fired, the wellness programs. we still deal with that with my husband's job, and since he is overweight we pay the higher premiums too. now i am home but one day i'll need to get out there again and i dread it. i'd stay home the rest of my life if i could, but i am afraid my husband would resent me greatly for that. as it is i think he is so burnt out from being the sole provider and that doesn't feel good either.