That's awesome and thanks for reaching out! What was the final straw for you and what have you been up to since venturing out on your new path? I have been happily unemployed for 2+ years now and I still feel like I am in transition as well, but now I hope my life never stops transitioning :)
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Well, it really came down to not having any passion for what I do, especially since design is a field I've always loved. That aside the company had several problems of its own. Having seen the scope of what good design can do, I couldn't allow myself to continue producing mediocre uninspired work. I've been trying to use my ethics and beliefs in my own design. It's not the most financially sustainable, as they're commission based client projects rather than a regular income. It's enough to support me though, and I finally have work that I'm proud of. I've also been planning on moving away from the city to live off grid. This past year has gone into setting that up, but it's a long term project that will continuously evolve. People like you give me confidence that it's not only possible, but extremely lucrative.
I hope we can all inspire each other, right now we are the minority. Hopefully we pave the way for future generations to have the same options as us without being as clueless as we are :) I am learning not to think in absolutes, although it seems possible that based on where I was, thinking in absolutes was necessary for me to conclude a change in my life's course toward a more idealistic destination. Now idealism is fading away to reality and my reality is what I make of it. On a good day :) I am glad you are following your passion! You are inspiring me also!