I’ve been in academia for 19 years now. It was alright as long as I was married to an executive making ten times my salary. But now that I am divorced I see how it’s a difficult proposition without making major lifestyle adjustments. I haven’t thought of quitting my secure job as a single parent, but I have thought about branching out and supplementing with side gigs. Reading your post must be some sort of a sign as I just got off a call inquiring about a certification course to become a life coach.