However, there is a "FIRE" (Financial Independence Retire Early) movement that tries to essentially do what you're talking about (work for a few years, save up money, retire) and some people do it successfully.
But speaking for myself, for example, I'd rather try to enjoy myself more day to day, as you never know what will happen. So I've made a conscious decision to work for longer in order to enjoy myself more each day along the way.
It does help that white collar work is less taxing too.
My only guess is the jobs that pay that much are only in places where the cost of living is ten times higher.
That's part of it.
However, there is a "FIRE" (Financial Independence Retire Early) movement that tries to essentially do what you're talking about (work for a few years, save up money, retire) and some people do it successfully.
But speaking for myself, for example, I'd rather try to enjoy myself more day to day, as you never know what will happen. So I've made a conscious decision to work for longer in order to enjoy myself more each day along the way.
It does help that white collar work is less taxing too.