I managed to land a job with a very prestigious and well known organization straight out of college. The facilities were state of the art, the benefits great, and the pay not bad. I didn't even realize how difficult it was to get on there until after the fact, but I just so happened to have exactly what they needed at exactly the right time. I had a job people much more qualified than me try for years to get. My family was thrilled. A year later and it's the worst job I've ever had. The stress is unbearable. Constantly on-call, no respect for time off, awful training, ostracized by my team, the works. I was so stressed out I ended up in the hospital thinking I was having at heart attack when I was having panic attacks. Things come to a head and I decided to resign while I had a shred of dignity left. I took a break and found a job at a local spot. Straightforward, simple, physical work you don't even need a high school diploma to do. It pays way less, has zero prestige, and probably won't lead to anything. Thing is, I'm so much happier. I can breath again. I don't mind the work. I feel tired at the end of the day, but in a good way. I can slow down and feel the sun on my face. I'm not sick to my stomach on Sunday evenings anymore. I'm posting this for anyone who may need to hear it. It's better to be content with something simple than to suffer in something the world tells you is better. Money really isn't everything and sometimes you need to reset and clear your head.