Kelly Benthall retired at 53 after 30 years in demanding roles in corporate environments, prioritizing her health over the grind for career advancement. While work culture has improved, Benthall faced significant pressure as a woman in traditionally male-dominated industries. Her experiences reflect the historical challenges women faced, including undermining and pressure to conform. The realization that the cost of continued work outweighed the benefits prompted her early retirement, marking a transformative journey towards reclaiming her health and well-being.
At 53, I retired early with my husband - not because we had meticulously planned every detail, but because the cost of staying in the rat race had become too high.
The workplace has changed a lot since the '90s and early 2000s, particularly in male-dominated industries like oil and gas. Back then, I was a minority as a woman.
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