Don't know whether to leave my current job or stay

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I'm really, really torn.

My current job is my first job after university. It's good experience and rewarding. However, it is very junior with not much responsibility, really long and unsociable hours and the pay is not great. The work can be quite monotonous and tiring, but I still find it rewarding. It feels very safe and comfortable, I feel secure there. It has been a great job for my confidence. I have made some amazing friends there and feel really valued and respected. It has done wonders for my mental health. There are some opportunities for progression but they are few and far between.

I have an interview lined up for a new job in the career path I think I want to pursue. I'm nervous about leaving something that is very safe and comfortable for something that is really new and different. I feel like I may regret leaving my current job as I feel like I will never find a workplace as good as it is ever again. The new career path is one I always wanted to pursue, ever since university. It has good progression, a good salary and it is work I am good at and enjoy doing. However, it can also be very competitive, fast-paced, high pressure, stressful, etc.

I don't know what to do. The interview is scheduled for this week so I need to make a decision ASAP.

An interview is a two way process and if you're happy where you are, you need to be convinced in this process that this new place and role will be good for you. So, definitely go to the interview. Also, as this is your first job after uni, I promise other good workplaces exist - and you'll have to move on eventually so why not now? Also if you have no responsibilities right now, now is the time to take risks! Good luck!

Don't overthink before you've even done the interview. The interview is a great chance for you to get a feel for the company, the people that work there, and ask questions about their way of working.

As you're young I would say go for it and don't have regrets. However, you don't mention your personal circumstances. Single mum = harder decision
Single and living at home with parents = easier decision.

I feel like deep down I know I don't want to do the interview. I have done no prep for it yet which is unlike me, it's like I'm subconsciously sabotaging myself.

I don't know whether to cancel it but I would feel guilty and unprofessional canceling it last minute.

I don't want to waste anyone's time.

Go for it! You only have to win out of it. Get interview experience and worry about taking the job or not when you get there. You might not get it to begin with.

Good luck!