<prompt> Human: Hello PF! Long time stalker, first time poster. Im looking for a little bit of advice pertaining to the current job market and education to see if expectations can become a reality in this current market. TLDR at bottom... I work for a very large company making decent cash in a job that will most likely be here decades to come. Its a good job but its not a field or job Id like to make a lifelong career out of. Seeing as its not the field or job I had particularly dreamt of being in, Ive floated the idea of quitting and going back to school and starting over on my education. Told my family this idea, and they gave me a shocked look like I had spoken the words of satan or something. Before I quit my job and hop on the train of tears that is student debt, I thought Id get a second opinion from you guys. J Background info I dont come from a wealthy family. I paid my way through a two year community college and obtained a degree in Instrumentation. I decided to work for a while and build up some cash instead of following my dream to study aerospace engineering. Fast forward five years, I make 90k year working 2400 hoursyear.40k in a 401k, which employer matches up to 7.Employer still offers pension for the time being.30k in the bank.9,500 in a small in investment account.Good credit score. Current Expenses No debt except for 10k which I currently owe on the car paying 350m on it to pay it off early.1050 m rent utilities.35 gym.Not married, no kids. I admit I have no one to blame but myself because I listened to my parents advice instead of following my dream. Im making more with this job now at age 24 than either of them make at their current job, which explains the reaction I got. What Id like to do now is the cost of quitting a seemingly good job to go back to school for a field with far fewer jobs available in pursuit a happier and more fulfilling life really a good investment at this point. Future Estimated CostsAccording to the cost estimator on the colleges website, Id be looking at a cost of 24k-30kyear. That includes everything from books to tuition to apartments, living expenses, etc. TLDR: Should I swap decent job that I dont care for, for a chance at something better in this economy. Edit: Apologies, mobile Reddit app sucks. Edit again: Thanks for the inside and ideas. No matter what the stand is I appreciate all of the opinions.  <response>: Embrace the Suck what I had hoped to convey was that you have so much life ahead and little downside. Put your head down and push through it now and reap the rewards when you meet someone to share your life with down the road.You can push yourself through anything if you put your mind to it when youre single. Once kids and family come it becomes more difficult. Drive on, theres an answer out there, keep looking for a way to get the education without leaving for now. Live spartan and save cash.Your best days are ahead. 