Very close to my reaction.  <i>Having whichever you value</i> is a big factor in happiness.  Rich people have money and crave time.  The unemployed have time and crave money.  No surprise which of those is happier.  The more interesting cases are people who don&#x27;t have a lot of either but give up time for money (most of us) or give up money for time (ski bums, monks, bohemians of many kinds).  Which we pursue is a strong statement about which we value, and - again - those who pursue time seem happier overall.<p>Personally, I&#x27;ve been much happier since I dropped to part time, giving up (some) money for (some) time.  I&#x27;ll be even happier when I take that next step toward full retirement.