what gets me is managing challenging people. i guess that's why i'm paid the big bucks. i'm not confrontational by nature, so having to deal with people's sometimes defiant attitudes is not my cup of tea. sure, it stretches me and teaches me valuable life skills. but, is it worth the big bucks? is 40 hours a week (+10 commuting) really worth the big bucks?

if i didn't make the big bucks, we wouldn't be able to live this lifestyle. we'd have to live somewhere else, and eat out a whole lot less, and entertain ourselves at home. doesn't sound too awful. we visited friends last weekend who have a beautiful home, who grow vegetables and sit on the porch and cook lovely family meals. doesn't sound too awful. we make a lot of money but we really don't need all of it for what we enjoy. we could do well in a different setting.