[smcdow]

> You can't have more money, AND fewer hours/more vacation.

Here's the thing, though. We don't even get a choice. I tried for YEARS to engineer a long-term part-time career in the software industry, and I couldn't get it to happen. I'm perfectly happy to trade more free time for less money, but there are just no takers out there. The industry isn't interested.

[infinite8s]

Did you try freelancing?

[smcdow]

Freelancing is good if you want to work 40+ hours per week for a limited duration, and then perhaps take some time off before the next job.

What I wanted is 20-25 hours per week indefinitely (and with job security).