48 years young here, in December 2015 I moved the same direction downwards in salary.
Now I’m home every night, after 21 years of hotels throughout the week.
Yes the salary is lower but so is the tax I pay, so what looked like a big drop on paper wasn’t that bad in reality.
I love my new job, it’s the best one I’ve had in 15 years.
In your new job just don’t look at XT upgrades when Deore is almost as good.
Enjoy your life again and get your notice in