<prompt> Human: Hey guys Ive been tasked with a difficult decision and came here for some advise. I have two job offers on the table, both are state jobs so the benefits are identical. Job A location is 10 minute drive, 20 minute bike, 20 minute bus ride. Has no free parking though, its downtown- parking would cost around 1k a year. Pays 47k annually to start maxes out at 69k. It is not a job Im excited to do. Its office work, which I am unsure Ill enjoy. Job B is a 15 minute drive, 30 minute bike ride, no bus option. Starts at 43k a annually maxes out at -heres the kicker- 57k. Its a job I know Ill likely enjoy more. Its a laboratory job. I have an environmental science degree- Job A is directly related to environmental science, Job B is related more to chemistry I have chemistry lab experience I have already accepted job B as I got the offer a week ago, and job A just offered yesterday. I have until Friday to respond to Job A, of course if I accept burning bridges with Job B. Both places have similar advancement opportunities and rely on me being able to get into management positions to increase wage. Either position Id like to stay at the state for the pension. If I take Job B I can may be able to get job A down the road; however, due to state union rules of promotional movement over lateral movement if I take job a it almost eliminates my ability to work in any lab position again. Any advice?  <response>: Job B ... Its a job I know Ill likely enjoy more.There are a lot of things you can buy, and happiness is not one of them. Live simply and enjoy life. People call me a hippie sometimes, so keep that in mind. 