Work has been hideous for me my whole life. All jobs are hell.
I am now 49, and even though I've managed to place myself into a very low stress, 4 day week job, it's still too much. I'm burned out and had enough. But I cannot retire for at least 8 years. Quitting work, however, especially without being eligible for benefits, would quickly put me into dure financial difficulties. My physical and mental health is very poor and only going to deteriorate over time.
Has anyone else ever managed to find a solution to this problem?