I have been in a job I detested and although I somehow managed to stay at it for up to 4 years, I didn't even for once let go of my passionate hobby and other passive streams of income I was interested in at the time.
Today, one of my passive interests pays more than my salary. My mind has been yearning for a resignation, but opinions of others and family bears the message of patience with the job I so much detest for reasons ranging from inflation to fear of the unknown.
If you were in my shoes, what would be the best advice you would give yourself and adhere to in this instance?
I need to emphasize to you.
You only live once in the world, so have to enjoy it, so there will be no regrets one day. Time is a part of life that cannot be turned back, use time wisely to create a better life by doing the things you love.
If your time is limited by a job you don't expect, get out of that job right away, it's pointless to stay there if you're not happy.
Money can still be found, happiness cannot be bought. This is only a suggestion from me.
I am amazed at those people who are pursuing their dreams, taking the risk to leave their job, but this is not easy for those who have families to feed because they need to see that he can still provide while pursuing his dreams. Time is really precious, and still you are suffering from the job you don't want, so it is really better to chase your passion so that you treat your job as a hobby that you are enjoying. How I wish I could do this, but I can't take the risk as I am the breadwinner.