Title says it all. Basically I am at a point where I can choose between 2 jobs.
One would leave me incredibly busy, completely stressed for the next 3-4 years and wouldn’t leave me with a lot of free time in general (it also has a very high burn out quote) and a lot of young people who enter the job leave shortly after. The pay would be good, the job is incredible secure, it would make me a civil servant and it’s a job I would mostly enjoy. I find it incredibly fulfilling and it is a lot of fun. But my job would be pretty much everything I do from then with no real time for other hobbies.
The other job is much more relaxed, it is even more fun and I would work with one of my hobbies. But the pay is dogshit I would make the least of any of my friends, it is less secure and the working hours are funky but regular. It might become very challenging to afford a family on this salary (not impossible though).
I feel like I am fucked either way. Any thoughts?
A number of years ago I went with option two, and pursued a career doing what I really love. I make crap,but love my job. Im actually excited to go to work. I cannot speak for everyone, but for me it was the best decision.
I will note that I do not have a family I have to support, which would have made that choice much harder.