vkhn
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This is a very complex problem to measure.
I also think the "financially independent" life has a pretty wide definition. I don't need a job for an alarmingly long time, but couldn't retire on what I have. It still gives me enough freedom to work where I want, when I want - which is what proponents of this life talk about.
This obviously has a number flaws, but worked remarkably well for western music written between 1600 and 1900.
But they are not universal for several reasons you fail to account for.
I won't bother categorically defending anything in this article, but I will leave a single statement:
good, fast, cheap - pick two.
Median income is also a poor indicator.
This was, however, clearly written by statisticians that have no teacher friends or family. If they did, they would have asked more relevant questions of the data. For example WHY do teachers work "on average 40.6 hours during the work week, compared to 42.4 hours for private-sector professionals".
My wife is a teacher, and I can tell you exactly why.
Also, I laughed particularly hard at "teaching jobs are not particularly stressful or unpleasant compared to other occupations"
Hilarious.
That was my first thought.
If you really fear for her safety in a car, stop putting her in a car; or maybe put her in a Tesla because it's probably safer than the car you're driving.
I’m not sure why you are writing this take, but I’m not sure how this is constructive.