I started working straight out of university and have been in a big corporation for nearly 7 years now. The pay is great but it's mind numbingly dull and my job is basically making rich people richer. I ended up in this field mostly by accident as I needed a job to stay in the country.
During the past few years I've developed a keen interest in sustainability (food/agriculture in particular) and have recently gotten an offer for a master's program in a related field. I think completing this program would give some weight/credibility to what is currently just an interest, while also giving me a break from corporate life. I have the means to live very comfortably for 1-2 years if I quit so money would not be an immediate issue.
Deep down I know that quitting is the right thing to do as my mental health is in the gutter but I also have a lot of doubts because letting go of that safety net is scary, especially in the context of where inflation is heading. At the same time, the 7 years of experience I have gained won't disappear and there will always be another job if things really don't go well.
Has anyone done something similar?