The last thing I want to do is work until I die.

When I was young and idealistic, I knew nothing except that I was good at math and science, so I thought that would bring me the best career. I now work in a good paying but stressful job, and have been enjoying the $ coming in, traveling, able to help others, etc.<br><br>But the last few years I have realized that this is not the life I want to live. I know I have too many possessions, I don't have time to spend with those that matter most, I do not have the emotional bandwidth to help others, I don't have time to volunteer, I don't have time to eat well, exercise, or get enough sleep. And I will be doing this until I'm in my 60's.<br><br>So now I am on a journey. I've realized that I don't need as much money as I make, and I probably never will. My job is "good" because of the salary, but I don't really enjoy the work. My dream is to switch to a job with a salary at around 50% of my current salary, and then stop saving money for retirement. I know this is a crazy dream. <br><br>I understand that with minimalism, it's recommended to cut out the fat, cut out the things you don't need, and then work on finding a job that is fulfilling. But the job search process is grueling, and as a young woman I already have so many commitments to family, work, friends, I don't have the energy to do all that at once. <br><br>My dream is to work at a pace that is comfortable for me, be able to take off as much time as I want, and pursue work that is fulfilling to me.<br><br>I don't know where to start. I don't know how to save enough money for retirement, I don't know how to leave my current job with a good salary and good benefits. <br><br>I know my dream is not to work until I die.