Been doing this for about 8 years. Neve have I wanted to quit. Yeah, beekeeping is joyous, satisfying, meditative, zen, humbling, heartbreaking, and frustrating and so much more. I have always said, though, that I'd be doing this for the rest of my life, and I can't imagine not keeping bees. They keep me as well (keep me from going bonkers). I love my girls.