You should work to live - not live to work. This is 62 years of experience talking. To some people who work long hours, the money is the main goal. However, many people need other things to fulfill their lives besides money. Money is necessary, but not sufficient for a satisfactory life. You must ask yourself what is important to you. I have know some people who quit highly-paid jobs for more time to themselves. They ended up having to struggle more to pay bills, but many of them were happy that way. If you give up a good-paying job for more personal satisfaction, just have a realistic look at what you will be giving up (money) and what you will be gaining (more time to yourself). It is not always an easy decision. Make sure that giving up the job is what you really want. I make no final judgment as to what would be better. Each person must consider what matters to them most.