<prompt> Human: Hello allI basically have a trade. Its pretty high in demand so I dont really have too much trouble finding work. Currently Im going into the city for about 70k , an eleven hour day including commute. I have an opportunity to take a job thats about a five minute drive. However it could be as little as 40k with the promise of going up to 55-60 within two years. I have a mortgage, however we have 25k liquidity, 60k retirement, 80k equity. We could live off 40k but wont be able to save. Has anyone had to face a dilemma like this where you have to figure out whats more important to you, extra money or personal time? I could just stay firm at nothing below 50k and see what happens.  <response>: My wife and I are going through basically the same scenario right now. However, we took the plunge about 6 months ago when my wife was absolutely miserable at work. She quit and got a job at another company that pays the same but with considerably less hours. Were so much happier but pulling in negative cash flow. Im looking to be promoted at work as a solution which would solve the financial part. Ill work 15-20 hours more a week but shell be home with the kids a lot more.My advice is to follow your dreams and see what happens. Money isnt the end all be all and certainly doesnt make one more happy once your basic needs are met. Our goal is to balance spending time with each other, family, and friends with making enough to fulfill our needs and have some money left over to save. No one on their death bed wishes they worked more. 