<prompt> Human: I currently work 45 hours a week making 20 an hour. I am searching for full time employment as a web developer and have been teaching myself for about 6 months or so. A company has shown interest in me and would like to hire me but Id be starting out at 17 an hour working 40 hours a week. My wife works full time making 14 an hour, and our mortgage is about 1,000 a month with our bills totaling about 600 a month. I know we can survive on me making less money until I get a raise which Im told happens quickly with this company due to there being room for growth If I take this web developer job Ill gain invaluable experience in the field working side by side with professional developers as well as gain contacts for networking which could help me land a much better job in the future. I just want some insight as to whether the risk is worth the reward. I personally dont want to let this opportunity pass me by but I also dont want to struggle financially... Ive been told by other developers her on Reddit that I should take the job but they dont know my finances, so Im not sure what to do. I really want the job like you wouldnt believe.  <response>: If you can take the job then take it. If youre wife is on board with it then the risk is definitely worth the reward. 