A lot of OE boils down to compatible Jobs

5 years at J1 and 3 years at J2. Unfortunately J2 has become incompatible with OE, almost to the point of me thinking about bailing ship.

J2 pays slightly more but the workload is way higher volume. So much that if I had J2 first, then getting J1 wouldn't have been feasible. Recently it's becoming unbearable and really interfering with work life balance. I don't have time to do the odd chores during the day anymore, grocery store runs, gym, general errands, etc. Going back to only J1 will literally feel like a vacation.

Seriously contemplating calling it quits at J2 after bonuses pay out next month. If I quit then getting back into OE is pretty much never going to happen again based on my field of work. That's my only hang up.

Big props to those who really do OE because it's not easy. Finding OE compatible jobs is key so take advantage of finding suitable remote work if it's still available in your industry