[Mars]

Originally Posted by yooper

I keep thinking about that every time I buy a new toy (Cruiser, jet boat, motorcycle, another Cruiser, another Cruiser, etc.). I'm about the average age for a midlife crisis, but that's really for people who enter the workforce right out of college.

I didn't get a real job (i.e. career) until I was 38 because I took two years off after college and spent 5 years doing a PhD and chose a career that takes a shitload of education. I've only been working for about 6 years. I haven't had time to get in a rut. I fucking love my life - I make a lot of money doing a fun job and my family is healthy and happy.

I haven't had the time or money to spend on the hobbies I like until now.

If I have a midlife crisis it won't hit me until my late fifties. But I don't see that happening; I'll probably just get happier.