Reply #37: Depends on a lot of things. [View All]

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

If you really hate what you're doing, making good money at it might not make up for being unhappy at work. On the other hand, you have to be able to make a living you are reasonably satisfied with. I practiced law for years and gradually grew to hate it; I got tired of all the deadlines, the long hours and the generally hostile vibe. Finally I ditched the business, went into another line of work (aviation), and now I'm a whole lot happier and less stressed out even though the money isn't exactly fabulous. I'd probably be making more money if I hadn't switched careers, but I would also probably be an exhausted, angry wreck. You have to make the decision on the basis of what's most important to you.