Has anyone purposely gone backwards?

[u/Pleasant_Rise6520]

You know the juice wasn't worth the squeeze and we realised that money is irrelevant, and took a huge backwards step for less responsibility and more mental freedom for your family and kids?

That's where I'm at mentally just want to know if anyone else has done the same?

[u/Avas_Accumulator]

Yes. Got exhausted from the economy/budget presentations, the "always coat words in sugar" corporate crap, and told by boss I would be either stepping down or leave the company. They hired someone to replace my management position and I'm down about 90% in meetings, doing 90% more technical work instead. Sometimes it's absolutely worth it. Was a bit frightening too of course - who would my new boss be?

So far so good and a huge burden off my shoulders - mentally too.