I have had a well paid FT job that I hate for the last 4 years. I work in healthcare, which is a very changeable environment because it's state funded so is always reorganising. I worked in the private sector since 2009. Much of what I do is pointless, makes no difference and doesn't benefit patients or staff. I have questioned what I do for a long time. We have had 6 managers in 3 years and turnover is high. I work with pharmaceuticals and have questioned the ethics of what I do deep down. But never been brave enough to do anything. I need a job, to pay bills, yada yada yada.

I resigned last week and have not felt better for years. The RELIEF. I can't describe it. I don't have a job to go to, but several good options, as well as running my own business, which I've done before and been OK at. I don't care about money now. I'd rather be poor and happy than rich and sad. And do something completely different, like work on the land or with animals, than work I feel is wrong in my heart. I feel so liberated and not in the least bit scared. I have savings I can live on and no debt and am a middle aged woman with no dependent apart from being my mother's carer. I never thought I would be one of those people that just give everything up to follow their dream or their heart, but I just have. Even if I'm still working out what that is.

Wish me well? Maybe even say a little prayer for me? Thank you.