[asphaltgambler]

I'm 57, love this area where I grew up. Being close to DC the most powerful city in the world, money and opportunities are abundant, but anything trade related is less so. Stastically speaking, the county I work for is in the top 10 in the country for wealth. Their total budget for 2017 = 2.99 Billion. Yes Billion.

They ( same county) rated highest in on overall compensation and quality of life for their employees edging out even the Federal gov- ment.

But my work is hard, grueling at times and not fulfilling.........kinda like its groundhog day - day on - day out. There is opportunity as over 27% of the workforce is retiring and I have worked hard moving up 2 positions in under 3 years.