Would you take this job?

[numberonecook]

Not so much of a aibu more of a wwyd?

Ive been working part time my field of work (which I kinda enjoy) for a while. The kids are older so I’m thinking of going back full time. I could easily pick up a well paid job in my field in the city where I live. Progression chances are ok.

However, even since I was a child I’ve wanted to do a certain job. I do have some experience and I feel at 36 it’s now or never. This job makes my heart sing and I’ve been offered a role close to home.

Trouble is it’s almost half the salary I could gain in my current field. We could afford me to take this loss but it would be a case of cutting back a little. Promotion is possible but not as easy.

Aibu to consider the dream job? Or should I follow the money?

I don’t know of anybody in real life who loves their job.

I know a few people who really like their jobs. They all have a very good work life balance already so maybe that makes the difference. A family member works in a hospital. It is all they ever wanted to do. When she was a small child, she used dress up and role play being what she now is. She often says if she won the lottery, she would carry on working part time for free.

I’ve never had a job I loved. Money is my only motivator. It is a pity really to go through life ‘putting up’ with doing something your heart isn’t in.