conversation: User (dimeuhdozen): "Where I am now: I currently work in an ad agency making 45,000 a year. I am paying 1,080 for rent and maxing out my roth IRA. My current job does provide benefits, but no 401K. However I am still on my parents insurance plan and probably will be until I am 26, because it is a really great plan. \n\nWhy I am considering a change: I have fallen out of love with my current job (been here ~2 years), particularly our vacation policies (didn't get off for Christmas, etc.) and I don't see myself growing here past my current role. I know this is typical millennial thinking, but I've been dreaming of finding a place to work where I can work from home occasionally and at a place with a less traditional culture and a more open and flexible vacation policy that work with their employees. \n\nNew Opportunity: This new job is a small family owned business and I would become their video and photography content curator for their website and social media. Making 40,000 a year. I am going in for an interview soon and will hopefully find more details. \n\nPros: more work/life flexibility, I am a huge nature lover and sitting at a desk is slowly killing me and this job would involve being around animals and outside a ton \nCons: It adds about 15/20 mins to my commute and there will be a pay cut.\n\nIs moving out of the advertising industry into such a niche small company stupid? Or does my young age make it a good time to take a risk? Just looking for some advice on if it is a good idea at all and suggestions when negotiating and talking details with them."
  Self: "The first thing you need to think about is what you want to do long term. Once you've done that, decide which will be more beneficial in the long run? Do you still have more to learn at your current job that will help you? Will the happiness from the new job last? Will you run into other problems/ depression from the extended drive each day? \n\nAs for feeling like a millennial, you are, but it's because no one is offering you a pension for staying with them your entire career. It's not so much you as it is the job market you are part of right now. \n\nMainly, just take your time and think about what it is that you want to change and then decide if this is the best option. If you decide you want to move, and have an offer, try talking to your current job to see if they can do anything more. You might be surprised. It's probably cheaper for them to give you something than to find and train a new you. "
  