Sometimes when you look at one single event/point of view, the whole vision becomes narrow. All the environmental factors are somehow building our perception, trying to get our focus and narrow our vision to some direction that 'they' (other than us) want.
As my boss use to say, if you do not have a clear plan, somebody else will plan your life for you.
And I think there are currently also a lot of other pressures on top affecting people. They are looking for stability to cope with the volatility of the general conditions - but work isn't the place for that generally.
If you have a wife, your life will be planned for you.
There is no sure job anymore, following our grandparent's model to find a job and work until you retire.
On the other matter, I am the one taking all the decisions. The wife is only gently nudging me in the right direction if my decision is not the right one. Ha ha!
Job security is definitely gone, as is commitment from most employees to even spend two years in a role.
:D :D