"I hope to goodness I would not still be working in the corporate world - the money is OK but it is no life at all"

Nigel Dennis is expressing his desire to escape the corporate world. He acknowledges that the money is great, but he does not believe that it deserves the absence of life that comes with it. He is most likely referring to the long hours, absence of liberty, and absence of control that frequently feature operating in a corporate environment. He is most likely expecting a task that provides more liberty and control, in addition to a much better work-life balance. He might also be describing the lack of imagination and development that often comes with working in a business environment. He is likely hoping for a task that allows him to express his creativity and utilize his abilities in a meaningful method. In General, Nigel Dennis is revealing his desire to leave the business world and find a task that uses more liberty and control.