Sister Yun's husband recently made a bold decision to quit his job on the grounds that he had been working for the company for 20 years, had paid social security for 15 years, and had saved 300,000 yuan himself. He thinks the money is enough to support them and no longer have to keep busy working.
However, this decision drew a burst of laughter from those around him. Everyone said, how much effect can 300,000 yuan have? Sister Yun has a son and a daughter who are both in college and have not yet started to live independently.
When Sister Yun asked how much money she needed to save to live, someone suggested that she should save at least 1 million yuan. But Sister Yun retorted that even if she earns retirement, she may not be able to save enough 1 million yuan.
Sister Yun's husband is a designer of a company, who often works overtime, working 400 days a year, 365 days a year, earning a lot of money, and can pay 20,000 yuan a month for overtime.
They have a senior son and a sophomore daughter, both of whom are studying at ordinary universities, and their tuition and living expenses add up to about 60,000 yuan a year. Even though the children already have part-time jobs, the cost is still not small.
They have bought a house for their son for 1.2 million yuan, and they also have a three-story villa in the countryside. Although these assets seem to be abundant, the husband feels that he is 48 years old and can no longer work as busy as a young man.
He began to worry about his health and future, and longed for an easy life. He didn't want to break his body at a young age and regret it.
Therefore, he decided to quit his job and enjoy some free time to himself. While there may be some risks associated with this decision, he believes that life is not just about making money, but also about enjoyment.
My heart was heavy and I couldn't contain tears: there were too many uncertainties for tomorrow, and only adequate financial support would give people peace of mind.
My husband gave me some inspiration: "There is always someone richer than you, and the never-ending pursuit of wealth will only bring anxiety and dissatisfaction." Relax your mind, our health is the most important asset. No amount of money will help without health. Stay in the green mountains, don't be afraid of no firewood, and you can make a comeback at any time. ”
Despite what he said, I was still uneasy. I think that only when our children start a family can we stop working and earn money with peace of mind.
However, my husband said to me again, "Don't worry, everything will be fine." As long as we are healthy, we can always find a way out. Even if we don't have enough money, we can go out and work. I thought about it, even if I quit my job in the factory, I could go to work in the flower farm, and it would be enough to earn three or four thousand yuan. I love the flower farm, the atmosphere is calm. Instead of tensing your nerves in a factory every day, you can go there and enjoy a leisurely job. ”
We have a big flower farm nearby, and every day my husband stops there to enjoy the flowers and adjust his mood. He plans to work there after he quits, although the salary is low, only 3,000 yuan a month, and there are no days off, but he can rest in the shade of the tree, help set up flower pots when he has work, and play cards and drink tea with his colleagues when he is not working.
Still, I'm worried that my kids don't have stable jobs.
So I revealed to my daughter that my husband had resigned.
My daughter comforted me and said, "Don't worry, Dad quit his job to have a better rest." I have some savings now, I will have a good job in the future, and I will support you. ”
I told her that we might not have the money to prepare a dowry for her.
She replied, "I have an education, and this is the most valuable dowry." I will have a good job in the future, and I will work hard to earn money to support you. If the man cares about my dowry, then I will not marry him. A good girl doesn't need a lavish dowry, and a good boy doesn't need that. And you will have a pension in the future, which is already a good guarantee. ”
I also revealed my father's decision to my son.
The son said, "It's okay, Dad quit his job when he quit." I'm about to graduate and I'll have a good job, and even if I can't find it, I can make a part-time job full-time and earn a good income a month. I will do my best to support you guys because you have raised me for so many years and I want to repay you. ”
The children emphasize that our health is the most important thing. They also admit that they have a responsibility to their family, not just a demand. They remind us that life is not just a child's responsibility, but that we also have to work for our own happiness and freedom.
I felt relieved that I had been in a heavy mood and spoke with sadness.
Seeing Sister Yun share her family's experience, I cried and laughed. We all envy her for having two sensible children, because the care and support that a child's sensibility brings to her parents is invaluable, and the financial situation of the parents does not matter to this.