A friend and I were having a few beers and we started talking about "back home" stuff. We are in pretty similar situations... late 40s,no kids, no debt,20+ yrs in our jobs here in the city. We both talk about quitting and moving back to our respective home areas to live out life. I would be lucky to make 1/2 of my current wages(70k) but feel I could make it. I think he really has the gahunas to do it. My biggest problem would be telling my Depression Era born parents that know what tough times really are,that I am giving up a sure thing(30yr retirement,benefits etc.) They would get over it but would think I am cracked. I am just wondering how many of you found yourselves in type of situation and what you did...Move back to the "simple life" or stay in the" rat race".. Or if anyone does it like me drive the 700 mile rnd trip evey other weekend to try and live both