Just looking for some advice from this community of folks who kind of think like me.
I'm currently doing Job A, which is about 50-60 hours a week, overnight shift, with Tuesday and Wednesday nights off. I'm a CDL driver who makes about 70k a year and I honestly hate my job. Only good part is the compensation.
I used to be on the radio. I recently got offered Job B to get back into that industry. I LOVE radio. Been a passion of mine since a kid, and I've missed it ever since I left right as the COVID pandemic started. However, Job B is on the other side of the state, and offers only 43k in compensation with no benefits. But it's 6a-3p Mon-Fri.
My problem is: logistically, it doesn't make sense. We own our home (which admittedly needs some work) and my family is comfortable in their schools/communities. I'd have to sell this house then rent a place near Job B, then look for a place to buy. And Job B doesn't have a TON of real estate around (very rural) that fit the needs of my family of 4 plus my mom who lives with us and, honestly, deserves her own in-law suite.
I'm struggling here. My “mental health” side says do it. Happier at work with a better schedule means more time with wife and kids and mom, plus better attitude all around. But my “logistical” side says NO YOU IDIOT! We'd get a nice little lump sum for security after selling the house, but most of that would need to be saved for a down-payment on a new house, and rent is almost 2x what my current mortgage is.
I'm just looking for a bit of friendly advice from anyone who has faced this situation before.
Thanks to all, and let's remember to EatTheRich!