Letters to the Editor
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Sure, do it, but don't neglect your own life
Your plan is all very nice, but I'm baffled why you seem to think you would have to give up your career to do it?
Because I can't see at all how "being there" as an Aunt for your nieces and nephews is going to take up so much of your time that you can't pursue a career. Also, in 10 or 12 years or so, these kids are all going to want to do their own things and not spend as much time with you. What will you do then?
Could it be that your plan, which you refer to in such an extreme way as "opting out" etc, is a mechanism for you to escape the pressures and anxiety of being on your own after your divorce?
By all means, babysit and attend the kids' recitals! But don't forget that you still have to take care of your own life.
Like it or not, you better work now so you can build up your career so you have something to retire on later. Because your nice sisters' families are unlikely to pay for that no matter how much babysitting you do. And you should probably not neglect developing relationships with adult friends unrelated to your family, including finding another lover eventually. All adults need more interactions than just children and family.