Your shared experiences encourage me. Being self employed since age 23 there have been times early on when I had envied those in 9-5 type jobs. Typical greener grass syndrome.
Reading the posts of those constrained at work reminds me of the freedom entrepreneurs share in their unique pursuits. When you work for your self every client is your boss. When you get a bad boss you simply fire them. Sometimes you do not even take them on.
Think about how can you take your skill set and interests and create your own paycheck.
When you do what you love your effort is no longer work. Your product or service is one of pride and creativity. Your next opportunity is derived by word of mouth.
I have not "worked" for decades. It may be something to consider.
