I picked a job that is slightly lower paid but I'm home every evening at 5.30 and I can collect the kids from school.
Quite a few are making this decision of late. Some are making some silly moves too. I live in Finland - so people don't often work past 4! :D
Do you not think most of these people are somewhat boring?
Absolutely. They think themselves interesting as they see themselves as successes - but, what do they actually have? I know people who have travelled the world and seen nothing. Others who have barely left their home city and lived a full life.