I'm telling myself it's worth it (rural)

I'm an RCA and I'm next in line to go regular at my office. We have 2, possibly three regulars retiring in the next 2 years, one saying they are going by the end of this year. It's been 4 years and it's been a struggle, but I honestly feel like being a regular rural carrier is what I want and that it will make my life much better once I get there. Explaining the job and why it's worth the wait to others is an uphill battle, but I'm trying to explain to some people the light at the end of the tunnel that I believe is worth the wait and struggle.

I truly believe that being a regular rural carrier is what I want to retire from. I don't want to make maybe 5 more dollars an hour for a job that breaks my back by 50. I enjoy having a little time in the office with coworkers I like, being alone and outside at my own pace for the rest of the time, listening to what I want to (I actually learn things from podcasts and discover new music that I make into playlists for a radio show I do in my free time). Any route in my office that I would acquire would have me done by 2pm or before, giving me back all that free time I lost and more. I like staying in motion, I could absolutely not stand being in one place all day. And, hell, even, if its not the highest paying job in the world, with the lighter load of no longer running multiple routes a little side gig would be easier to maintain.

I honestly feel waiting it out will be GOOD for me, and I honestly feel it's the job I want. I know people like to complain, but I could use some positivity right now. Help me hang on, please.