<prompt> Human: All,I currently make 210k as a corporate lawyer. In February, this will go up to 235k, with a chance for an additional 65k through bonus. I am considering leaving for a 9-5 type job as in house counsel at a public company for about 170k. Is this foolish? The pros from what I can tell: 1 I will no longer be degraded and demeaned on a day-to-day basis, 2 I will have more control over my weekends, 3 I have the potential to recoup the lost money through equity compensation if the stock price goes up. The cons: potential for losing large sums of money, especially over the next 5 years, as the base salary would increased subsequently to 260k, 280k, and 300k for each year.  <response>: Not to sound like that guy, but 170k is still a lot of money. I think its reasonable to believe you can still enjoy a comfortable lifestyle and continue to save a significant amount of money. You cant really put a price tag on a quality life though. I dont think its foolish or irresponsible at all. Personally Id take a significant pay cut that would impact my fun money to allow me a significant amount more time to enjoy myself and family and a rewarding work environment. Luckily I have those with my current work situation.Edit:also I dont post here much, but the sentiment often amounts to endure anything that doesnt kill you for as long as you physically can to just save a bunch of money I get paying dues, and grinding when you are young so you can be set, but just remember you can also get hit by a bus tomorrow, so try to get a little balance. That thinking also will often lead you to subject yourself to shitty work conditions because you never feel like you have enough of a cushion to completely cash out. Its kinda like the movie trope Im just gonna sell drugs long enough to make sure Im set and then get out. Dont end up like Walter White. 